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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,851.80, 328,277.70 and 179,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,851.80, 328,277.70 and 179,971.80 is: 269,957.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,851.80 : 328,277.70 = 179,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,851.80/328,277.70 = 179,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,851.80x = 328,277.70 × 179,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,851.80x = 59,080,728,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,080,728,568.86/218,851.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,957.70

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