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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,475.74, 302,901.12 and 123,988.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,475.74, 302,901.12 and 123,988.60 is: 171,118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,475.74 : 302,901.12 = 123,988.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,475.74/302,901.12 = 123,988.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,475.74x = 302,901.12 × 123,988.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,475.74x = 37,556,285,807.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,556,285,807.23/219,475.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,118.16

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