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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,277.17, 302,602.50 and 118,675.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,277.17, 302,602.50 and 118,675.17 is: 163,771.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,277.17 : 302,602.50 = 118,675.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,277.17/302,602.50 = 118,675.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,277.17x = 302,602.50 × 118,675.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,277.17x = 35,911,403,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,911,403,129.93/219,277.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,771.74

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