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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,454.99, 302,978.40 and 138,951.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,454.99, 302,978.40 and 138,951.52 is: 191,835.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,454.99 : 302,978.40 = 138,951.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,454.99/302,978.40 = 138,951.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,454.99x = 302,978.40 × 138,951.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,454.99x = 42,099,308,102.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,099,308,102.34/219,454.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,835.73

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