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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,197.92, 535,658.01 and 216,091.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,197.92, 535,658.01 and 216,091.99 is: 298,176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,197.92 : 535,658.01 = 216,091.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,197.92/535,658.01 = 216,091.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,197.92x = 535,658.01 × 216,091.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,197.92x = 115,751,405,199.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,751,405,199.57/388,197.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,176.26

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