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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,507.63, 301,548.74 and 120,394.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,507.63, 301,548.74 and 120,394.89 is: 166,149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,507.63 : 301,548.74 = 120,394.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,507.63/301,548.74 = 120,394.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,507.63x = 301,548.74 × 120,394.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,507.63x = 36,304,926,779.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,304,926,779.96/218,507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,149.47

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