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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,251.08, 327,362.99 and 104,479.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,251.08, 327,362.99 and 104,479.65 is: 156,712.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,251.08 : 327,362.99 = 104,479.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,251.08/327,362.99 = 104,479.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,251.08x = 327,362.99 × 104,479.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,251.08x = 34,202,770,095.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,202,770,095.76/218,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,712.95

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