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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,796.70, 301,995.62 and 142,505.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,796.70, 301,995.62 and 142,505.90 is: 196,694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,796.70 : 301,995.62 = 142,505.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,796.70/301,995.62 = 142,505.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,796.70x = 301,995.62 × 142,505.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,796.70x = 43,036,157,624.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,036,157,624.16/218,796.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,694.73

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