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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,257.84, 536,061.24 and 216,185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,257.84, 536,061.24 and 216,185.28 is: 323,478.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,257.84 : 536,061.24 = 216,185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,257.84/536,061.24 = 216,185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,257.84x = 536,061.24 × 216,185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,257.84x = 115,888,549,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,888,549,266.55/358,257.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,478.05

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