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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,966.38, 326,955.72 and 60,194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,966.38, 326,955.72 and 60,194.84 is: 90,293.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,966.38 : 326,955.72 = 60,194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,966.38/326,955.72 = 60,194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,966.38x = 326,955.72 × 60,194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,966.38x = 19,681,047,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681,047,252.48/217,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90,293.96

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