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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,011.20, 540,016.80 and 218,293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,011.20, 540,016.80 and 218,293.60 is: 327,440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,011.20 : 540,016.80 = 218,293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,011.20/540,016.80 = 218,293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,011.20x = 540,016.80 × 218,293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,011.20x = 117,882,211,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,882,211,332.48/360,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,440.40

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