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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,711.69, 512,952.14 and 218,758.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,711.69, 512,952.14 and 218,758.88 is: 301,881.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,711.69 : 512,952.14 = 218,758.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,711.69/512,952.14 = 218,758.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,711.69x = 512,952.14 × 218,758.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,711.69x = 112,212,833,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,212,833,075.24/371,711.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,881.37

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