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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,501.72, 302,912.38 and 118,899.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,501.72, 302,912.38 and 118,899.72 is: 164,081.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,501.72 : 302,912.38 = 118,899.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,501.72/302,912.38 = 118,899.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,501.72x = 302,912.38 × 118,899.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,501.72x = 36,016,197,166.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,016,197,166.53/219,501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,081.62

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