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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,141.16, 527,343.36 and 218,792.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,141.16, 527,343.36 and 218,792.24 is: 301,926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,141.16 : 527,343.36 = 218,792.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,141.16/527,343.36 = 218,792.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,141.16x = 527,343.36 × 218,792.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,141.16x = 115,378,634,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,378,634,983.53/382,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,926.74

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