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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,122.56, 397,683.84 and 218,277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,122.56, 397,683.84 and 218,277.02 is: 327,415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,122.56 : 397,683.84 = 218,277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,122.56/397,683.84 = 218,277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,122.56x = 397,683.84 × 218,277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,122.56x = 86,805,243,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,805,243,497.36/265,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,415.53

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