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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,213, 302,513.94 and 118,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,213, 302,513.94 and 118,611 is: 163,683.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,213 : 302,513.94 = 118,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,213/302,513.94 = 118,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,213x = 302,513.94 × 118,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,213x = 35,881,480,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,881,480,937.34/219,213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,683.18

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