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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,131.28, 552,160.69 and 218,807.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,131.28, 552,160.69 and 218,807.97 is: 301,943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,131.28 : 552,160.69 = 218,807.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,131.28/552,160.69 = 218,807.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,131.28x = 552,160.69 × 218,807.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,131.28x = 120,817,159,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,817,159,692.70/400,131.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301,943.80

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