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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,621.20, 325,353.44 and 218,525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,621.20, 325,353.44 and 218,525.88 is: 301,747.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,621.20 : 325,353.44 = 218,525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,621.20/325,353.44 = 218,525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,621.20x = 325,353.44 × 218,525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,621.20x = 71,098,146,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,098,146,787.03/235,621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,747.66

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