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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,177.99, 535,701.33 and 216,103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,177.99, 535,701.33 and 216,103.01 is: 298,230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,177.99 : 535,701.33 = 216,103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,177.99/535,701.33 = 216,103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,177.99x = 535,701.33 × 216,103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,177.99x = 115,766,667,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,766,667,195.50/388,177.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,230.89

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