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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,306.44, 525,631.38 and 217,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,306.44, 525,631.38 and 217,151.44 is: 325,833.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,306.44 : 525,631.38 = 217,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,306.44/525,631.38 = 217,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,306.44x = 525,631.38 × 217,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,306.44x = 114,141,611,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,141,611,076.19/350,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,833.61

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