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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,012.84, 302,219.61 and 123,543

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,012.84, 302,219.61 and 123,543 is: 170,479.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,012.84 : 302,219.61 = 123,543 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,012.84/302,219.61 = 123,543/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,012.84x = 302,219.61 × 123,543
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,012.84x = 37,337,117,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,337,117,278.23/219,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,479.12

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