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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,812.40, 328,218.60 and 144,940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,812.40, 328,218.60 and 144,940.40 is: 217,410.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,812.40 : 328,218.60 = 144,940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,812.40/328,218.60 = 144,940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,812.40x = 328,218.60 × 144,940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,812.40x = 47,572,135,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,572,135,171.44/218,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,410.60

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