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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,457.92, 302,982.45 and 138,954.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,457.92, 302,982.45 and 138,954.45 is: 191,839.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,457.92 : 302,982.45 = 138,954.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,457.92/302,982.45 = 138,954.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,457.92x = 302,982.45 × 138,954.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,457.92x = 42,100,759,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100,759,699.40/219,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,839.78

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