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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,334.78, 301,285.77 and 122,823.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,334.78, 301,285.77 and 122,823.06 is: 169,486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,334.78 : 301,285.77 = 122,823.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,334.78/301,285.77 = 122,823.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,334.78x = 301,285.77 × 122,823.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,334.78x = 37,004,840,205.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,004,840,205.86/218,334.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,486.69

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