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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,702.52, 327,312.86 and 134,516.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,702.52, 327,312.86 and 134,516.09 is: 201,318.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,702.52 : 327,312.86 = 134,516.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,702.52/327,312.86 = 134,516.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,702.52x = 327,312.86 × 134,516.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,702.52x = 44,028,846,279.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,028,846,279.62/218,702.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,318.42

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