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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,171.68, 524,578.47 and 218,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,171.68, 524,578.47 and 218,995.25 is: 302,179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,171.68 : 524,578.47 = 218,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,171.68/524,578.47 = 218,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,171.68x = 524,578.47 × 218,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,171.68x = 114,880,193,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,880,193,182.27/380,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,179.78

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