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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,814.84, 301,965.30 and 138,278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,814.84, 301,965.30 and 138,278.16 is: 190,824.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,814.84 : 301,965.30 = 138,278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,814.84/301,965.30 = 138,278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,814.84x = 301,965.30 × 138,278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,814.84x = 41,755,206,067.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,755,206,067.85/218,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,824.38

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