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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,232.40, 325,848.60 and 146,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,232.40, 325,848.60 and 146,373.60 is: 219,560.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,232.40 : 325,848.60 = 146,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,232.40/325,848.60 = 146,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,232.40x = 325,848.60 × 146,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,232.40x = 47,695,632,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,695,632,636.96/217,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,560.40

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