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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,217.40, 325,826.10 and 110,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,217.40, 325,826.10 and 110,929.20 is: 166,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,217.40 : 325,826.10 = 110,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,217.40/325,826.10 = 110,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,217.40x = 325,826.10 × 110,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,217.40x = 36,143,628,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,143,628,612.12/217,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,393.80

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