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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,080.70, 535,550.58 and 218,314.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,080.70, 535,550.58 and 218,314.96 is: 301,274.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,080.70 : 535,550.58 = 218,314.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,080.70/535,550.58 = 218,314.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,080.70x = 535,550.58 × 218,314.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,080.70x = 116,918,703,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,918,703,450.68/388,080.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,274.20

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