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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,544.62, 302,973.03 and 118,942.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,544.62, 302,973.03 and 118,942.62 is: 164,141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,544.62 : 302,973.03 = 118,942.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,544.62/302,973.03 = 118,942.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,544.62x = 302,973.03 × 118,942.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,544.62x = 36,036,405,977.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,036,405,977.54/219,544.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,141.60

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