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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,797.44, 301,996.65 and 142,506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,797.44, 301,996.65 and 142,506.66 is: 196,695.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,797.44 : 301,996.65 = 142,506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,797.44/301,996.65 = 142,506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,797.44x = 301,996.65 × 142,506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,797.44x = 43,036,533,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,036,533,922.69/218,797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,695.78

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