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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,168.60, 467,216.10 and 218,856.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,168.60, 467,216.10 and 218,856.60 is: 327,558.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,168.60 : 467,216.10 = 218,856.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,168.60/467,216.10 = 218,856.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,168.60x = 467,216.10 × 218,856.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,168.60x = 102,253,327,111.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,253,327,111.26/312,168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,558.02

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