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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,242.89, 535,770.93 and 216,157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,242.89, 535,770.93 and 216,157.09 is: 298,294.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,242.89 : 535,770.93 = 216,157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,242.89/535,770.93 = 216,157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,242.89x = 535,770.93 × 216,157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,242.89x = 115,810,681,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,810,681,375.75/388,242.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,294.40

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