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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,173.05, 524,580.17 and 218,996.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,173.05, 524,580.17 and 218,996.55 is: 302,181.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,173.05 : 524,580.17 = 218,996.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,173.05/524,580.17 = 218,996.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,173.05x = 524,580.17 × 218,996.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,173.05x = 114,881,246,333.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,881,246,333.43/380,173.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,181.46

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