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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,350.42, 301,325.98 and 120,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,350.42, 301,325.98 and 120,244.67 is: 165,938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,350.42 : 301,325.98 = 120,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,350.42/301,325.98 = 120,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,350.42x = 301,325.98 × 120,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,350.42x = 36,232,842,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,232,842,575.72/218,350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,938.97

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