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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,787, 301,926.06 and 118,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,787, 301,926.06 and 118,185 is: 163,095.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,787 : 301,926.06 = 118,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,787/301,926.06 = 118,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,787x = 301,926.06 × 118,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,787x = 35,683,131,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,683,131,401.10/218,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,095.30

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