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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,185.48, 535,638.42 and 218,409.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,185.48, 535,638.42 and 218,409.48 is: 301,372.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,185.48 : 535,638.42 = 218,409.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,185.48/535,638.42 = 218,409.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,185.48x = 535,638.42 × 218,409.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,185.48x = 116,988,508,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,988,508,780.22/388,185.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,372.71

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