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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,449.70, 327,254.74 and 133,963.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,449.70, 327,254.74 and 133,963.50 is: 200,687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,449.70 : 327,254.74 = 133,963.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,449.70/327,254.74 = 133,963.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,449.70x = 327,254.74 × 133,963.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,449.70x = 43,840,190,361.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,840,190,361.99/218,449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,687.80

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