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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,573.84, 302,900.36 and 138,865.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,573.84, 302,900.36 and 138,865.36 is: 191,563.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,573.84 : 302,900.36 = 138,865.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,573.84/302,900.36 = 138,865.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,573.84x = 302,900.36 × 138,865.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,573.84x = 42,062,367,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,062,367,535.53/219,573.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,563.66

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