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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,281.20, 325,921.80 and 182,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,281.20, 325,921.80 and 182,289.20 is: 273,433.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,281.20 : 325,921.80 = 182,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,281.20/325,921.80 = 182,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,281.20x = 325,921.80 × 182,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,281.20x = 59,412,024,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,412,024,184.56/217,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,433.80

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