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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,260.84, 536,065.74 and 216,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,260.84, 536,065.74 and 216,188.28 is: 323,482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,260.84 : 536,065.74 = 216,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,260.84/536,065.74 = 216,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,260.84x = 536,065.74 × 216,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,260.84x = 115,891,130,297.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,891,130,297.53/358,260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,482.55

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