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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,766.52, 301,897.96 and 118,164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,766.52, 301,897.96 and 118,164.52 is: 163,067.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,766.52 : 301,897.96 = 118,164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,766.52/301,897.96 = 118,164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,766.52x = 301,897.96 × 118,164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,766.52x = 35,673,627,532.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,673,627,532.38/218,766.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,067.13

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