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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,162.98, 300,941.90 and 130,925.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,162.98, 300,941.90 and 130,925.78 is: 180,603.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,162.98 : 300,941.90 = 130,925.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,162.98/300,941.90 = 130,925.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,162.98x = 300,941.90 × 130,925.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,162.98x = 39,401,052,992.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,401,052,992.18/218,162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,603.75

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