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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,994.96, 302,104.40 and 141,443.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,994.96, 302,104.40 and 141,443.94 is: 195,122.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,994.96 : 302,104.40 = 141,443.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,994.96/302,104.40 = 141,443.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,994.96x = 302,104.40 × 141,443.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,994.96x = 42,730,836,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,730,836,627.34/218,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,122.47

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