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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,827.53, 301,982.04 and 118,225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,827.53, 301,982.04 and 118,225.53 is: 163,151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,827.53 : 301,982.04 = 118,225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,827.53/301,982.04 = 118,225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,827.53x = 301,982.04 × 118,225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,827.53x = 35,701,986,729.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,701,986,729.48/218,827.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,151.26

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