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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,182.46, 552,231.18 and 218,859.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,182.46, 552,231.18 and 218,859.10 is: 302,014.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,182.46 : 552,231.18 = 218,859.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,182.46/552,231.18 = 218,859.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,182.46x = 552,231.18 × 218,859.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,182.46x = 120,860,819,046.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,860,819,046.74/400,182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,014.28

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