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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,261.38, 302,580.72 and 118,659.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,261.38, 302,580.72 and 118,659.38 is: 163,749.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,261.38 : 302,580.72 = 118,659.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,261.38/302,580.72 = 118,659.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,261.38x = 302,580.72 × 118,659.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,261.38x = 35,904,039,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,904,039,122.25/219,261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,749.95

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