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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,166.70, 552,234.32 and 218,874.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,166.70, 552,234.32 and 218,874.74 is: 302,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,166.70 : 552,234.32 = 218,874.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,166.70/552,234.32 = 218,874.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,166.70x = 552,234.32 × 218,874.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,166.70x = 120,870,144,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,870,144,511.80/400,166.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,049.48

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