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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,209.76, 301,124.73 and 126,332.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,209.76, 301,124.73 and 126,332.91 is: 174,336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,209.76 : 301,124.73 = 126,332.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,209.76/301,124.73 = 126,332.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,209.76x = 301,124.73 × 126,332.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,209.76x = 38,041,965,016.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,041,965,016.83/218,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,336.68

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