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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,955.92, 302,133.50 and 123,456.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,955.92, 302,133.50 and 123,456.92 is: 170,356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,955.92 : 302,133.50 = 123,456.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,955.92/302,133.50 = 123,456.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,955.92x = 302,133.50 × 123,456.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,955.92x = 37,300,471,338.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,300,471,338.82/218,955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,356.08

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