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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,808.60, 445,212.90 and 218,076.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,808.60, 445,212.90 and 218,076.60 is: 327,114.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,808.60 : 445,212.90 = 218,076.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,808.60/445,212.90 = 218,076.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,808.60x = 445,212.90 × 218,076.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,808.60x = 97,090,515,508.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,090,515,508.14/296,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,114.90

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