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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,946.65, 302,146.81 and 118,344.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,946.65, 302,146.81 and 118,344.65 is: 163,315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,946.65 : 302,146.81 = 118,344.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,946.65/302,146.81 = 118,344.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,946.65x = 302,146.81 × 118,344.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,946.65x = 35,757,456,671.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,757,456,671.47/218,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,315.85

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