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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,669.28, 512,860.08 and 218,673.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,669.28, 512,860.08 and 218,673.82 is: 301,744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,669.28 : 512,860.08 = 218,673.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,669.28/512,860.08 = 218,673.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,669.28x = 512,860.08 × 218,673.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,669.28x = 112,149,071,395.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,149,071,395.37/371,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,744.26

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