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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,179.20, 525,268.80 and 217,468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,179.20, 525,268.80 and 217,468.80 is: 326,203.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,179.20 : 525,268.80 = 217,468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,179.20/525,268.80 = 217,468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,179.20x = 525,268.80 × 217,468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,179.20x = 114,229,575,613.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,229,575,613.44/350,179.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,203.20

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