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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,720.06, 536,412.99 and 218,943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,720.06, 536,412.99 and 218,943.25 is: 302,130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,720.06 : 536,412.99 = 218,943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,720.06/536,412.99 = 218,943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,720.06x = 536,412.99 × 218,943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,720.06x = 117,444,003,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,444,003,372.82/388,720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,130.03

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