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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,322.02, 302,665.38 and 118,720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,322.02, 302,665.38 and 118,720.02 is: 163,834.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,322.02 : 302,665.38 = 118,720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,322.02/302,665.38 = 118,720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,322.02x = 302,665.38 × 118,720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,322.02x = 35,932,439,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,932,439,966.91/219,322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,834.16

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