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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,266.60, 325,899.90 and 209,393.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,266.60, 325,899.90 and 209,393.40 is: 314,090.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,266.60 : 325,899.90 = 209,393.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,266.60/325,899.90 = 209,393.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,266.60x = 325,899.90 × 209,393.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,266.60x = 68,241,288,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,241,288,120.66/217,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,090.10

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