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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,265.10, 325,897.65 and 179,940.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,265.10, 325,897.65 and 179,940.30 is: 269,910.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,265.10 : 325,897.65 = 179,940.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,265.10/325,897.65 = 179,940.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,265.10x = 325,897.65 × 179,940.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,265.10x = 58,642,120,910.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,642,120,910.30/217,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,910.45

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