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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,966.72, 302,174.28 and 118,364.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,966.72, 302,174.28 and 118,364.72 is: 163,343.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,966.72 : 302,174.28 = 118,364.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,966.72/302,174.28 = 118,364.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,966.72x = 302,174.28 × 118,364.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,966.72x = 35,766,774,043.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,766,774,043.40/218,966.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,343.43

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