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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,773.26, 398,266.07 and 218,722.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,773.26, 398,266.07 and 218,722.70 is: 327,759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,773.26 : 398,266.07 = 218,722.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,773.26/398,266.07 = 218,722.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,773.26x = 398,266.07 × 218,722.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,773.26x = 87,109,827,063.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,109,827,063.85/265,773.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,759.94

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