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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,046.24, 302,283.60 and 118,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,046.24, 302,283.60 and 118,444 is: 163,452.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,046.24 : 302,283.60 = 118,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,046.24/302,283.60 = 118,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,046.24x = 302,283.60 × 118,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,046.24x = 35,803,678,718.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,803,678,718.40/219,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,452.61

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