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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,313.44, 525,641.88 and 217,158.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,313.44, 525,641.88 and 217,158.44 is: 325,844.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,313.44 : 525,641.88 = 217,158.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,313.44/525,641.88 = 217,158.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,313.44x = 525,641.88 × 217,158.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,313.44x = 114,147,570,659.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,147,570,659.47/350,313.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325,844.11

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