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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,051.30, 432,076.95 and 218,067.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,051.30, 432,076.95 and 218,067.30 is: 327,100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,051.30 : 432,076.95 = 218,067.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,051.30/432,076.95 = 218,067.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,051.30x = 432,076.95 × 218,067.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,051.30x = 94,221,853,878.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,221,853,878.74/288,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,100.95

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