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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,958.99, 328,280.86 and 134,544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,958.99, 328,280.86 and 134,544.75 is: 201,720.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,958.99 : 328,280.86 = 134,544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,958.99/328,280.86 = 134,544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,958.99x = 328,280.86 × 134,544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,958.99x = 44,168,464,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,168,464,418.80/218,958.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,720.26

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