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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,473.91, 302,898.66 and 123,986.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,473.91, 302,898.66 and 123,986.79 is: 171,115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,473.91 : 302,898.66 = 123,986.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,473.91/302,898.66 = 123,986.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,473.91x = 302,898.66 × 123,986.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,473.91x = 37,555,432,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,555,432,548.70/219,473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,115.70

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