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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,977.60, 328,477.20 and 114,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,977.60, 328,477.20 and 114,001.60 is: 171,008.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,977.60 : 328,477.20 = 114,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,977.60/328,477.20 = 114,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,977.60x = 328,477.20 × 114,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,977.60x = 37,446,926,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,446,926,363.52/218,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,008.02

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