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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,031.52, 535,454.55 and 218,232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,031.52, 535,454.55 and 218,232.84 is: 301,145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,031.52 : 535,454.55 = 218,232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,031.52/535,454.55 = 218,232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,031.52x = 535,454.55 × 218,232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,031.52x = 116,853,767,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,853,767,137.42/388,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,145.04

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