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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,684.16, 427,042.62 and 218,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,684.16, 427,042.62 and 218,998.72 is: 301,990.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,684.16 : 427,042.62 = 218,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,684.16/427,042.62 = 218,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,684.16x = 427,042.62 × 218,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,684.16x = 93,521,787,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,521,787,165.45/309,684.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,990.86

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