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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,225.14, 552,310.52 and 218,937.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,225.14, 552,310.52 and 218,937.02 is: 302,132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,225.14 : 552,310.52 = 218,937.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,225.14/552,310.52 = 218,937.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,225.14x = 552,310.52 × 218,937.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,225.14x = 120,921,219,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,921,219,363.45/400,225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,132.99

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