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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,722.60, 328,083.90 and 139,601.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,722.60, 328,083.90 and 139,601.80 is: 209,402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,722.60 : 328,083.90 = 139,601.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,722.60/328,083.90 = 139,601.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,722.60x = 328,083.90 × 139,601.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,722.60x = 45,801,102,991.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,801,102,991.02/218,722.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,402.70

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