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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,527, 432,791.26 and 218,089.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,527, 432,791.26 and 218,089.08 is: 301,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,527 : 432,791.26 = 218,089.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,527/432,791.26 = 218,089.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,527x = 432,791.26 × 218,089.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,527x = 94,387,047,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,387,047,725.44/313,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,049.18

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