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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,617.69, 325,348.61 and 218,522.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,617.69, 325,348.61 and 218,522.37 is: 301,742.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,617.69 : 325,348.61 = 218,522.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,617.69/325,348.61 = 218,522.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,617.69x = 325,348.61 × 218,522.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,617.69x = 71,095,949,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,095,949,333.41/235,617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,742.83

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