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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,361.91, 470,813.24 and 218,865.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,361.91, 470,813.24 and 218,865.99 is: 301,864.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,361.91 : 470,813.24 = 218,865.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,361.91/470,813.24 = 218,865.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,361.91x = 470,813.24 × 218,865.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,361.91x = 103,045,003,017.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,045,003,017.83/341,361.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,864.39

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