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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,872.04, 302,042.94 and 118,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,872.04, 302,042.94 and 118,270.04 is: 163,212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,872.04 : 302,042.94 = 118,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,872.04/302,042.94 = 118,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,872.04x = 302,042.94 × 118,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,872.04x = 35,722,630,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,722,630,595.52/218,872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,212.40

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