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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,247.84, 536,046.24 and 216,175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,247.84, 536,046.24 and 216,175.52 is: 323,463.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,247.84 : 536,046.24 = 216,175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,247.84/536,046.24 = 216,175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,247.84x = 536,046.24 × 216,175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,247.84x = 115,880,074,676.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,880,074,676.05/358,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,463.43

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