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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,271.20, 325,906.80 and 188,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,271.20, 325,906.80 and 188,111.20 is: 282,166.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,271.20 : 325,906.80 = 188,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,271.20/325,906.80 = 188,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,271.20x = 325,906.80 × 188,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,271.20x = 61,306,719,236.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,306,719,236.16/217,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,166.80

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