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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,272.94, 302,605.35 and 123,782.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,272.94, 302,605.35 and 123,782.94 is: 170,825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,272.94 : 302,605.35 = 123,782.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,272.94/302,605.35 = 123,782.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,272.94x = 302,605.35 × 123,782.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,272.94x = 37,457,379,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,457,379,882.73/219,272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,825.36

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