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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,544.23, 302,967.10 and 124,048.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,544.23, 302,967.10 and 124,048.88 is: 171,185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,544.23 : 302,967.10 = 124,048.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,544.23/302,967.10 = 124,048.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,544.23x = 302,967.10 × 124,048.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,544.23x = 37,582,729,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,582,729,431.85/219,544.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,185.23

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