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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,181.25, 301,093.77 and 142,729.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,181.25, 301,093.77 and 142,729.75 is: 196,969.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,181.25 : 301,093.77 = 142,729.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,181.25/301,093.77 = 142,729.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,181.25x = 301,093.77 × 142,729.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,181.25x = 42,975,038,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,975,038,518.66/218,181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,969.44

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