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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,233.10, 325,849.65 and 182,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,233.10, 325,849.65 and 182,241.10 is: 273,361.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,233.10 : 325,849.65 = 182,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,233.10/325,849.65 = 182,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,233.10x = 325,849.65 × 182,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,233.10x = 59,383,198,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,383,198,650.62/217,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,361.65

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