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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,779.70, 328,169.55 and 183,787.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,779.70, 328,169.55 and 183,787.70 is: 275,681.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,779.70 : 328,169.55 = 183,787.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,779.70/328,169.55 = 183,787.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,779.70x = 328,169.55 × 183,787.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,779.70x = 60,313,526,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,313,526,804.54/218,779.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,681.55

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