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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,238.52, 512,280.78 and 218,282.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,238.52, 512,280.78 and 218,282.92 is: 301,213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,238.52 : 512,280.78 = 218,282.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,238.52/512,280.78 = 218,282.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,238.52x = 512,280.78 × 218,282.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,238.52x = 111,822,144,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,822,144,518.28/371,238.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,213.74

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