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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,091.70, 535,565.79 and 218,325.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,091.70, 535,565.79 and 218,325.96 is: 301,289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,091.70 : 535,565.79 = 218,325.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,091.70/535,565.79 = 218,325.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,091.70x = 535,565.79 × 218,325.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,091.70x = 116,927,915,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,927,915,244.91/388,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,289.40

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