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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,093.70, 535,568.54 and 218,327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,093.70, 535,568.54 and 218,327.96 is: 301,292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,093.70 : 535,568.54 = 218,327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,093.70/535,568.54 = 218,327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,093.70x = 535,568.54 × 218,327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,093.70x = 116,929,586,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,929,586,778.38/388,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,292.15

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