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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,606.44, 325,333.08 and 218,511.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,606.44, 325,333.08 and 218,511.12 is: 301,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,606.44 : 325,333.08 = 218,511.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,606.44/325,333.08 = 218,511.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,606.44x = 325,333.08 × 218,511.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,606.44x = 71,088,895,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,088,895,683.85/235,606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,727.30

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