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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,838.44, 325,652.97 and 218,743.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,838.44, 325,652.97 and 218,743.48 is: 302,047.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,838.44 : 325,652.97 = 218,743.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,838.44/325,652.97 = 218,743.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,838.44x = 325,652.97 × 218,743.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,838.44x = 71,234,463,930.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,234,463,930.14/235,838.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,047.72

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