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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,414.70, 303,758.50 and 217,414.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,414.70, 303,758.50 and 217,414.70 is: 303,758.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,414.70 : 303,758.50 = 217,414.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,414.70/303,758.50 = 217,414.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,414.70x = 303,758.50 × 217,414.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,414.70x = 66,041,563,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,041,563,149.95/217,414.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,758.50

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