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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,609.69, 325,337.58 and 218,514.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,609.69, 325,337.58 and 218,514.37 is: 301,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,609.69 : 325,337.58 = 218,514.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,609.69/325,337.58 = 218,514.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,609.69x = 325,337.58 × 218,514.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,609.69x = 71,090,936,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,090,936,331.02/235,609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,731.80

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