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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,186.80, 439,780.20 and 218,537.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,186.80, 439,780.20 and 218,537.20 is: 327,805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,186.80 : 439,780.20 = 218,537.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,186.80/439,780.20 = 218,537.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,186.80x = 439,780.20 × 218,537.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,186.80x = 96,108,333,523.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,108,333,523.44/293,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,805.80

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