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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,235.46, 512,276.70 and 218,279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,235.46, 512,276.70 and 218,279.92 is: 301,209.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,235.46 : 512,276.70 = 218,279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,235.46/512,276.70 = 218,279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,235.46x = 512,276.70 × 218,279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,235.46x = 111,819,717,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,819,717,093.86/371,235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,209.69

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