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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,332.10, 325,998.15 and 209,458.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,332.10, 325,998.15 and 209,458.90 is: 314,188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,332.10 : 325,998.15 = 209,458.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,332.10/325,998.15 = 209,458.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,332.10x = 325,998.15 × 209,458.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,332.10x = 68,283,213,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,283,213,901.04/217,332.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,188.35

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