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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,208.08, 301,122.42 and 126,331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,208.08, 301,122.42 and 126,331.23 is: 174,334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,208.08 : 301,122.42 = 126,331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,208.08/301,122.42 = 126,331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,208.08x = 301,122.42 × 126,331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,208.08x = 38,041,166,451.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,041,166,451.98/218,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,334.36

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