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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,235.52, 302,545.82 and 118,633.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,235.52, 302,545.82 and 118,633.52 is: 163,714.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,235.52 : 302,545.82 = 118,633.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,235.52/302,545.82 = 118,633.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,235.52x = 302,545.82 × 118,633.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,235.52x = 35,892,075,587.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,892,075,587.89/219,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,714.69

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