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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,837.44, 325,651.59 and 218,742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,837.44, 325,651.59 and 218,742.48 is: 302,046.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,837.44 : 325,651.59 = 218,742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,837.44/325,651.59 = 218,742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,837.44x = 325,651.59 × 218,742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,837.44x = 71,233,836,412.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,233,836,412.54/235,837.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,046.34

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