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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,281.88, 302,609.02 and 118,679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,281.88, 302,609.02 and 118,679.88 is: 163,778.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,281.88 : 302,609.02 = 118,679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,281.88/302,609.02 = 118,679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,281.88x = 302,609.02 × 118,679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,281.88x = 35,913,602,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,913,602,180.52/219,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,778.25

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