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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,247.36, 301,010.69 and 141,791.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,247.36, 301,010.69 and 141,791.06 is: 195,560.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,247.36 : 301,010.69 = 141,791.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,247.36/301,010.69 = 141,791.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,247.36x = 301,010.69 × 141,791.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,247.36x = 42,680,622,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,680,622,592.42/218,247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,560.77

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