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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,949.54, 302,035.64 and 190,204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,949.54, 302,035.64 and 190,204.67 is: 262,382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,949.54 : 302,035.64 = 190,204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,949.54/302,035.64 = 190,204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,949.54x = 302,035.64 × 190,204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,949.54x = 57,448,588,719.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,448,588,719.95/218,949.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,382.78

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