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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,029.10, 445,543.65 and 218,297.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,029.10, 445,543.65 and 218,297.10 is: 327,445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,029.10 : 445,543.65 = 218,297.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,029.10/445,543.65 = 218,297.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,029.10x = 445,543.65 × 218,297.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,029.10x = 97,260,886,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,260,886,718.42/297,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,445.65

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