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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,344.60, 326,016.90 and 146,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,344.60, 326,016.90 and 146,842.20 is: 220,263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,344.60 : 326,016.90 = 146,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,344.60/326,016.90 = 146,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,344.60x = 326,016.90 × 146,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,344.60x = 47,873,038,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,873,038,833.18/217,344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,263.30

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