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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,047.88, 302,286.40 and 118,445.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,047.88, 302,286.40 and 118,445.88 is: 163,455.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,047.88 : 302,286.40 = 118,445.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,047.88/302,286.40 = 118,445.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,047.88x = 302,286.40 × 118,445.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,047.88x = 35,804,578,660.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,804,578,660.03/219,047.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,455.49

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