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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,998.80, 328,498.20 and 125,427.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,998.80, 328,498.20 and 125,427.60 is: 188,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,998.80 : 328,498.20 = 125,427.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,998.80/328,498.20 = 125,427.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,998.80x = 328,498.20 × 125,427.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,998.80x = 41,202,740,830.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,202,740,830.32/218,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,141.40

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