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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,420.80, 353,131.20 and 218,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,420.80, 353,131.20 and 218,140.80 is: 327,211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,420.80 : 353,131.20 = 218,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,420.80/353,131.20 = 218,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,420.80x = 353,131.20 × 218,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,420.80x = 77,032,322,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,032,322,472.96/235,420.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,211.20

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