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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,393, 302,762.34 and 118,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,393, 302,762.34 and 118,791 is: 163,931.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,393 : 302,762.34 = 118,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,393/302,762.34 = 118,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,393x = 302,762.34 × 118,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,393x = 35,965,441,130.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,965,441,130.94/219,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,931.58

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