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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,543.44, 302,970.40 and 118,941.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,543.44, 302,970.40 and 118,941.44 is: 164,139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,543.44 : 302,970.40 = 118,941.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,543.44/302,970.40 = 118,941.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,543.44x = 302,970.40 × 118,941.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,543.44x = 36,035,735,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,035,735,653.38/219,543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,139.43

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