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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,152.08, 302,429.24 and 118,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,152.08, 302,429.24 and 118,550 is: 163,598.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,152.08 : 302,429.24 = 118,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,152.08/302,429.24 = 118,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,152.08x = 302,429.24 × 118,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,152.08x = 35,852,986,402
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,852,986,402/219,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,598.66

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