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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,140.92, 524,466.30 and 218,991.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,140.92, 524,466.30 and 218,991.81 is: 302,134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,140.92 : 524,466.30 = 218,991.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,140.92/524,466.30 = 218,991.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,140.92x = 524,466.30 × 218,991.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,140.92x = 114,853,824,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,853,824,321.00/380,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,134.86

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