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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,227.11, 326,883.81 and 175,867.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,227.11, 326,883.81 and 175,867.35 is: 263,432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,227.11 : 326,883.81 = 175,867.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,227.11/326,883.81 = 175,867.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,227.11x = 326,883.81 × 175,867.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,227.11x = 57,488,189,422.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,488,189,422.60/218,227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,432.85

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