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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,267.70, 325,901.55 and 92,851.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,267.70, 325,901.55 and 92,851.70 is: 139,277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,267.70 : 325,901.55 = 92,851.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,267.70/325,901.55 = 92,851.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,267.70x = 325,901.55 × 92,851.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,267.70x = 30,260,512,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,260,512,950.14/217,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,277.55

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