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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,239.11, 301,074.57 and 133,305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,239.11, 301,074.57 and 133,305.75 is: 183,903.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,239.11 : 301,074.57 = 133,305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,239.11/301,074.57 = 133,305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,239.11x = 301,074.57 × 133,305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,239.11x = 40,134,971,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,134,971,359.78/218,239.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,903.66

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