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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,271.20, 325,906.80 and 154,285.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,271.20, 325,906.80 and 154,285.60 is: 231,428.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,271.20 : 325,906.80 = 154,285.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,271.20/325,906.80 = 154,285.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,271.20x = 325,906.80 × 154,285.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,271.20x = 50,282,726,182.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,282,726,182.08/217,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,428.40

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