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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,555.24, 302,989.52 and 118,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,555.24, 302,989.52 and 118,953.24 is: 164,157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,555.24 : 302,989.52 = 118,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,555.24/302,989.52 = 118,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,555.24x = 302,989.52 × 118,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,555.24x = 36,041,585,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,041,585,090.04/219,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,157.25

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