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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,877.22, 302,299.68 and 147,132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,877.22, 302,299.68 and 147,132.82 is: 203,210.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,877.22 : 302,299.68 = 147,132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,877.22/302,299.68 = 147,132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,877.22x = 302,299.68 × 147,132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,877.22x = 44,478,204,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,478,204,403.50/218,877.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,210.75

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