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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,167.28, 552,243.94 and 218,879.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,167.28, 552,243.94 and 218,879.20 is: 302,060.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,167.28 : 552,243.94 = 218,879.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,167.28/552,243.94 = 218,879.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,167.28x = 552,243.94 × 218,879.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,167.28x = 120,874,711,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,874,711,792.05/400,167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,060.46

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