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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,050.60, 382,115.10 and 218,186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,050.60, 382,115.10 and 218,186.60 is: 326,885.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,050.60 : 382,115.10 = 218,186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,050.60/382,115.10 = 218,186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,050.60x = 382,115.10 × 218,186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,050.60x = 83,372,394,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,372,394,477.66/255,050.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,885.70

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