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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,271.97, 326,001.38 and 105,036.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,271.97, 326,001.38 and 105,036.59 is: 157,600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,271.97 : 326,001.38 = 105,036.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,271.97/326,001.38 = 105,036.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,271.97x = 326,001.38 × 105,036.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,271.97x = 34,242,071,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,242,071,660.49/217,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,600.04

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