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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,411.70, 326,117.55 and 188,251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,411.70, 326,117.55 and 188,251.70 is: 282,377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,411.70 : 326,117.55 = 188,251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,411.70/326,117.55 = 188,251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,411.70x = 326,117.55 × 188,251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,411.70x = 61,392,183,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,392,183,187.34/217,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,377.55

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