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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,052.80, 552,403.20 and 218,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,052.80, 552,403.20 and 218,105.60 is: 327,350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,052.80 : 552,403.20 = 218,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,052.80/552,403.20 = 218,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,052.80x = 552,403.20 × 218,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,052.80x = 120,482,231,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,482,231,377.92/368,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,350.40

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