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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,744.40, 328,116.60 and 187,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,744.40, 328,116.60 and 187,251.60 is: 280,877.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,744.40 : 328,116.60 = 187,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,744.40/328,116.60 = 187,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,744.40x = 328,116.60 × 187,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,744.40x = 61,440,358,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,440,358,336.56/218,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,877.40

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