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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,821.70, 328,232.55 and 183,829.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,821.70, 328,232.55 and 183,829.70 is: 275,744.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,821.70 : 328,232.55 = 183,829.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,821.70/328,232.55 = 183,829.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,821.70x = 328,232.55 × 183,829.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,821.70x = 60,338,891,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,338,891,196.74/218,821.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,744.55

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