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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,939.98, 328,532.96 and 119,107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,939.98, 328,532.96 and 119,107.14 is: 178,727.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,939.98 : 328,532.96 = 119,107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,939.98/328,532.96 = 119,107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,939.98x = 328,532.96 × 119,107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,939.98x = 39,130,621,261.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,130,621,261.33/218,939.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,727.62

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