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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,423.70, 303,771.10 and 217,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,423.70, 303,771.10 and 217,423.70 is: 303,771.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,423.70 : 303,771.10 = 217,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,423.70/303,771.10 = 217,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,423.70x = 303,771.10 × 217,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,423.70x = 66,047,036,515.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,047,036,515.07/217,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,771.10

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