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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,588.73, 303,029.93 and 118,986.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,588.73, 303,029.93 and 118,986.73 is: 164,200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,588.73 : 303,029.93 = 118,986.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,588.73/303,029.93 = 118,986.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,588.73x = 303,029.93 × 118,986.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,588.73x = 36,056,540,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,056,540,002.72/219,588.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,200.32

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