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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,949.52, 432,518.13 and 218,290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,949.52, 432,518.13 and 218,290.14 is: 300,731.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,949.52 : 432,518.13 = 218,290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,949.52/432,518.13 = 218,290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,949.52x = 432,518.13 × 218,290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,949.52x = 94,414,443,150.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,414,443,150.24/313,949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,731.29

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