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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,635.44, 325,373.10 and 218,540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,635.44, 325,373.10 and 218,540.12 is: 301,767.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,635.44 : 325,373.10 = 218,540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,635.44/325,373.10 = 218,540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,635.44x = 325,373.10 × 218,540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,635.44x = 71,107,076,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,107,076,318.77/235,635.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,767.32

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