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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,957.54, 302,161.28 and 118,355.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,957.54, 302,161.28 and 118,355.54 is: 163,330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,957.54 : 302,161.28 = 118,355.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,957.54/302,161.28 = 118,355.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,957.54x = 302,161.28 × 118,355.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,957.54x = 35,762,461,625.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,762,461,625.12/218,957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,330.58

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