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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,445.93, 301,454.60 and 122,952.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,445.93, 301,454.60 and 122,952.87 is: 169,674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,445.93 : 301,454.60 = 122,952.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,445.93/301,454.60 = 122,952.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,445.93x = 301,454.60 × 122,952.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,445.93x = 37,064,707,629.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,064,707,629.94/218,445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,674.52

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