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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,001.83, 438,869.46 and 216,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,001.83, 438,869.46 and 216,253.02 is: 298,447.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,001.83 : 438,869.46 = 216,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,001.83/438,869.46 = 216,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,001.83x = 438,869.46 × 216,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,001.83x = 94,906,846,110.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,906,846,110.77/318,001.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,447.48

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