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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,552.78, 302,984.10 and 118,950.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,552.78, 302,984.10 and 118,950.78 is: 164,152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,552.78 : 302,984.10 = 118,950.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,552.78/302,984.10 = 118,950.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,552.78x = 302,984.10 × 118,950.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,552.78x = 36,040,195,022.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,040,195,022.60/219,552.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,152.76

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