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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,799, 301,942.89 and 118,197

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,799, 301,942.89 and 118,197 is: 163,112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,799 : 301,942.89 = 118,197 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,799/301,942.89 = 118,197/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,799x = 301,942.89 × 118,197
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,799x = 35,688,743,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,688,743,769.33/218,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,112.01

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