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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,114.20, 327,171.30 and 165,626.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,114.20, 327,171.30 and 165,626.20 is: 248,439.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,114.20 : 327,171.30 = 165,626.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,114.20/327,171.30 = 165,626.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,114.20x = 327,171.30 × 165,626.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,114.20x = 54,188,139,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,188,139,168.06/218,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,439.30

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