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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,864.60, 328,296.90 and 113,888.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,864.60, 328,296.90 and 113,888.60 is: 170,832.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,864.60 : 328,296.90 = 113,888.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,864.60/328,296.90 = 113,888.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,864.60x = 328,296.90 × 113,888.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,864.60x = 37,389,274,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,389,274,325.34/218,864.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,832.90

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