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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,997, 302,216.27 and 118,395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,997, 302,216.27 and 118,395 is: 163,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,997 : 302,216.27 = 118,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,997/302,216.27 = 118,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,997x = 302,216.27 × 118,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,997x = 35,780,894,694.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,780,894,694.68/218,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,385.32

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