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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255,065.60, 382,137.60 and 218,201.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255,065.60, 382,137.60 and 218,201.60 is: 326,908.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255,065.60 : 382,137.60 = 218,201.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255,065.60/382,137.60 = 218,201.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255,065.60x = 382,137.60 × 218,201.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255,065.60x = 83,383,035,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,383,035,740.16/255,065.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326,908.20

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