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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256,821.78, 384,775.56 and 218,998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256,821.78, 384,775.56 and 218,998.13 is: 328,107.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256,821.78 : 384,775.56 = 218,998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256,821.78/384,775.56 = 218,998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256,821.78x = 384,775.56 × 218,998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256,821.78x = 84,265,126,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,265,126,185.83/256,821.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,107.40

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