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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,069.95, 327,072.09 and 139,731.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,069.95, 327,072.09 and 139,731.61 is: 209,576.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,069.95 : 327,072.09 = 139,731.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,069.95/327,072.09 = 139,731.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,069.95x = 327,072.09 × 139,731.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,069.95x = 45,702,309,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,702,309,721.76/218,069.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,576.38

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