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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,252.85, 480,385.31 and 218,986.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,252.85, 480,385.31 and 218,986.74 is: 302,073.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,252.85 : 480,385.31 = 218,986.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,252.85/480,385.31 = 218,986.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,252.85x = 480,385.31 × 218,986.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,252.85x = 105,198,012,980.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,198,012,980.79/348,252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,073.66

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