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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320,079.38, 441,334.86 and 218,165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320,079.38, 441,334.86 and 218,165.18 is: 300,812.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320,079.38 : 441,334.86 = 218,165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320,079.38/441,334.86 = 218,165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320,079.38x = 441,334.86 × 218,165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320,079.38x = 96,283,899,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,283,899,172.17/320,079.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,812.56

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