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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,411.72, 302,788.16 and 118,809.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,411.72, 302,788.16 and 118,809.72 is: 163,957.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,411.72 : 302,788.16 = 118,809.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,411.72/302,788.16 = 118,809.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,411.72x = 302,788.16 × 118,809.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,411.72x = 35,974,176,508.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,974,176,508.92/219,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,957.41

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