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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,717.10, 328,148.55 and 195,200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,717.10, 328,148.55 and 195,200.10 is: 292,865.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,717.10 : 328,148.55 = 195,200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,717.10/328,148.55 = 195,200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,717.10x = 328,148.55 × 195,200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,717.10x = 64,054,629,774.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,054,629,774.86/218,717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,865.21

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