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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,122.29, 552,160.99 and 218,833.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,122.29, 552,160.99 and 218,833.64 is: 301,986.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,122.29 : 552,160.99 = 218,833.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,122.29/552,160.99 = 218,833.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,122.29x = 552,160.99 × 218,833.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,122.29x = 120,831,399,307.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,831,399,307.70/400,122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,986.17

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