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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,707.90, 426,944.53 and 218,903.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,707.90, 426,944.53 and 218,903.66 is: 301,767.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,707.90 : 426,944.53 = 218,903.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,707.90/426,944.53 = 218,903.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,707.90x = 426,944.53 × 218,903.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,707.90x = 93,459,720,233.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,459,720,233.98/309,707.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,767.31

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