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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,068.40, 432,102.60 and 218,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,068.40, 432,102.60 and 218,084.40 is: 327,126.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,068.40 : 432,102.60 = 218,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,068.40/432,102.60 = 218,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,068.40x = 432,102.60 × 218,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,068.40x = 94,234,836,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,234,836,259.44/288,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,126.60

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