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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,242.52, 512,286.30 and 218,286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,242.52, 512,286.30 and 218,286.92 is: 301,219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,242.52 : 512,286.30 = 218,286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,242.52/512,286.30 = 218,286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,242.52x = 512,286.30 × 218,286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,242.52x = 111,825,398,585.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,825,398,585.20/371,242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,219.26

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