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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,942.24, 302,139.84 and 118,340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,942.24, 302,139.84 and 118,340 is: 163,308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,942.24 : 302,139.84 = 118,340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,942.24/302,139.84 = 118,340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,942.24x = 302,139.84 × 118,340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,942.24x = 35,755,228,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,755,228,665.60/218,942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,308.96

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