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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,580.60, 327,870.90 and 152,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,580.60, 327,870.90 and 152,095.80 is: 228,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,580.60 : 327,870.90 = 152,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,580.60/327,870.90 = 152,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,580.60x = 327,870.90 × 152,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,580.60x = 49,867,786,832.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,867,786,832.22/218,580.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,143.70

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