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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,614.69, 325,344.47 and 218,519.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,614.69, 325,344.47 and 218,519.37 is: 301,738.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,614.69 : 325,344.47 = 218,519.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,614.69/325,344.47 = 218,519.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,614.69x = 325,344.47 × 218,519.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,614.69x = 71,094,067,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,094,067,524.79/235,614.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,738.69

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