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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,665.95, 512,855.51 and 218,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,665.95, 512,855.51 and 218,670.50 is: 301,739.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,665.95 : 512,855.51 = 218,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,665.95/512,855.51 = 218,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,665.95x = 512,855.51 × 218,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,665.95x = 112,146,367,141.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,146,367,141.83/371,665.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,739.69

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