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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,110.72, 535,590.72 and 218,345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,110.72, 535,590.72 and 218,345.92 is: 301,316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,110.72 : 535,590.72 = 218,345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,110.72/535,590.72 = 218,345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,110.72x = 535,590.72 × 218,345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,110.72x = 116,944,048,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,944,048,501.86/388,110.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,316.20

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