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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,542.12, 302,969.58 and 118,940.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,542.12, 302,969.58 and 118,940.12 is: 164,138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,542.12 : 302,969.58 = 118,940.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,542.12/302,969.58 = 118,940.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,542.12x = 302,969.58 × 118,940.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,542.12x = 36,035,238,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,035,238,201.55/219,542.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,138.15

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