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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,993.63, 302,211.61 and 118,391.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,993.63, 302,211.61 and 118,391.63 is: 163,380.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,993.63 : 302,211.61 = 118,391.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,993.63/302,211.61 = 118,391.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,993.63x = 302,211.61 × 118,391.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,993.63x = 35,779,323,305.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,779,323,305.79/218,993.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,380.66

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