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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,991.60, 328,487.40 and 124,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,991.60, 328,487.40 and 124,124.40 is: 186,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,991.60 : 328,487.40 = 124,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,991.60/328,487.40 = 124,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,991.60x = 328,487.40 × 124,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,991.60x = 40,773,301,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,773,301,432.56/218,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,186.60

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