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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555,140.19, 832,349.42 and 218,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555,140.19, 832,349.42 and 218,213.80 is: 327,178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555,140.19 : 832,349.42 = 218,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555,140.19/832,349.42 = 218,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555,140.19x = 832,349.42 × 218,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555,140.19x = 181,630,133,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,630,133,421.77/555,140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327,178.86

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