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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,973.30, 328,233.15 and 118,922.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,973.30, 328,233.15 and 118,922.10 is: 178,259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,973.30 : 328,233.15 = 118,922.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,973.30/328,233.15 = 118,922.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,973.30x = 328,233.15 × 118,922.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,973.30x = 39,034,175,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,034,175,487.62/218,973.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,259.98

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