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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,130.28, 552,159.32 and 218,806.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,130.28, 552,159.32 and 218,806.97 is: 301,942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,130.28 : 552,159.32 = 218,806.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,130.28/552,159.32 = 218,806.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,130.28x = 552,159.32 × 218,806.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,130.28x = 120,816,303,911.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,816,303,911.63/400,130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,942.42

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