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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,984.24, 427,524.48 and 218,407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,984.24, 427,524.48 and 218,407.08 is: 301,222.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,984.24 : 427,524.48 = 218,407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,984.24/427,524.48 = 218,407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,984.24x = 427,524.48 × 218,407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,984.24x = 93,374,373,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,374,373,305.32/309,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,222.97

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