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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,060.30, 432,090.45 and 218,076.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,060.30, 432,090.45 and 218,076.30 is: 327,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,060.30 : 432,090.45 = 218,076.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,060.30/432,090.45 = 218,076.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,060.30x = 432,090.45 × 218,076.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,060.30x = 94,228,686,601.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,228,686,601.34/288,060.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,114.45

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