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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,666.68, 512,856.50 and 218,671.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,666.68, 512,856.50 and 218,671.25 is: 301,740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,666.68 : 512,856.50 = 218,671.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,666.68/512,856.50 = 218,671.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,666.68x = 512,856.50 × 218,671.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,666.68x = 112,146,968,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,146,968,267.99/371,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,740.71

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