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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,187.54, 535,575.16 and 218,388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,187.54, 535,575.16 and 218,388.86 is: 301,307.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,187.54 : 535,575.16 = 218,388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,187.54/535,575.16 = 218,388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,187.54x = 535,575.16 × 218,388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,187.54x = 116,963,648,636.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,963,648,636.72/388,187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,307.07

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