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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,602.94, 301,672.69 and 126,740.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,602.94, 301,672.69 and 126,740.08 is: 174,901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,602.94 : 301,672.69 = 126,740.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,602.94/301,672.69 = 126,740.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,602.94x = 301,672.69 × 126,740.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,602.94x = 38,234,020,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,234,020,924.66/218,602.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,901.68

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