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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,962.80, 328,217.40 and 118,911.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,962.80, 328,217.40 and 118,911.60 is: 178,244.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,962.80 : 328,217.40 = 118,911.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,962.80/328,217.40 = 118,911.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,962.80x = 328,217.40 × 118,911.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,962.80x = 39,028,856,181.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,028,856,181.84/218,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,244.23

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