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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,619.44, 325,351.03 and 218,524.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,619.44, 325,351.03 and 218,524.12 is: 301,745.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,619.44 : 325,351.03 = 218,524.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,619.44/325,351.03 = 218,524.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,619.44x = 325,351.03 × 218,524.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,619.44x = 71,097,046,429.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,097,046,429.22/235,619.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,745.25

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