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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,871.40, 326,369.70 and 147,012.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,871.40, 326,369.70 and 147,012.60 is: 220,223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,871.40 : 326,369.70 = 147,012.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,871.40/326,369.70 = 147,012.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,871.40x = 326,369.70 × 147,012.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,871.40x = 47,980,458,158.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,980,458,158.22/217,871.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,223.76

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