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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,233.70, 304,541.90 and 217,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,233.70, 304,541.90 and 217,233.70 is: 304,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,233.70 : 304,541.90 = 217,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,233.70/304,541.90 = 217,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,233.70x = 304,541.90 × 217,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,233.70x = 66,156,763,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,156,763,742.03/217,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,541.90

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