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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,994.16, 499,565.34 and 218,726.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,994.16, 499,565.34 and 218,726.49 is: 301,850.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,994.16 : 499,565.34 = 218,726.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,994.16/499,565.34 = 218,726.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,994.16x = 499,565.34 × 218,726.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,994.16x = 109,268,173,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,268,173,343.86/361,994.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,850.65

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