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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,042.24, 302,278.08 and 118,440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,042.24, 302,278.08 and 118,440 is: 163,447.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,042.24 : 302,278.08 = 118,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,042.24/302,278.08 = 118,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,042.24x = 302,278.08 × 118,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,042.24x = 35,801,815,795.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,801,815,795.20/219,042.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,447.09

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