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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,131.23, 552,020.06 and 218,390.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,131.23, 552,020.06 and 218,390.99 is: 327,481.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,131.23 : 552,020.06 = 218,390.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,131.23/552,020.06 = 218,390.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,131.23x = 552,020.06 × 218,390.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,131.23x = 120,556,205,189.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,556,205,189.14/368,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,481.60

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