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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,247, 328,881.30 and 71,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,247, 328,881.30 and 71,503 is: 107,258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,247 : 328,881.30 = 71,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,247/328,881.30 = 71,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,247x = 328,881.30 × 71,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,247x = 23,515,999,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,515,999,593.90/219,247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107,258.02

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