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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,751, 326,626.50 and 70,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,751, 326,626.50 and 70,007 is: 105,010.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,751 : 326,626.50 = 70,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,751/326,626.50 = 70,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,751x = 326,626.50 × 70,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,751x = 22,866,141,385.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,866,141,385.50/217,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105,010.50

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