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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,235.60, 325,853.40 and 146,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,235.60, 325,853.40 and 146,376.80 is: 219,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,235.60 : 325,853.40 = 146,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,235.60/325,853.40 = 146,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,235.60x = 325,853.40 × 146,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,235.60x = 47,697,377,961.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,697,377,961.12/217,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,565.20

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