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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,855.96, 302,021.10 and 118,253.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,855.96, 302,021.10 and 118,253.96 is: 163,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,855.96 : 302,021.10 = 118,253.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,855.96/302,021.10 = 118,253.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,855.96x = 302,021.10 × 118,253.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,855.96x = 35,715,191,078.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,715,191,078.56/218,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,190.40

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