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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,784, 301,921.92 and 118,182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,784, 301,921.92 and 118,182 is: 163,091.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,784 : 301,921.92 = 118,182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,784/301,921.92 = 118,182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,784x = 301,921.92 × 118,182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,784x = 35,681,736,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,681,736,349.44/218,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,091.16

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