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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,832.76, 326,608.74 and 146,827.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,832.76, 326,608.74 and 146,827.08 is: 220,145.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,832.76 : 326,608.74 = 146,827.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,832.76/326,608.74 = 146,827.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,832.76x = 326,608.74 × 146,827.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,832.76x = 47,955,007,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,955,007,596.68/217,832.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,145.99

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