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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,305.08, 479,143.98 and 218,167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,305.08, 479,143.98 and 218,167.68 is: 300,985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,305.08 : 479,143.98 = 218,167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,305.08/479,143.98 = 218,167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,305.08x = 479,143.98 × 218,167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,305.08x = 104,533,730,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,533,730,502.57/347,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,985.32

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