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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,724, 301,752.72 and 138,121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,724, 301,752.72 and 138,121.44 is: 190,553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,724 : 301,752.72 = 138,121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,724/301,752.72 = 138,121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,724x = 301,752.72 × 138,121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,724x = 41,678,520,210.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,678,520,210.32/218,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,553.03

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