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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,864, 303,377.76 and 124,340.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,864, 303,377.76 and 124,340.16 is: 171,569.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,864 : 303,377.76 = 124,340.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,864/303,377.76 = 124,340.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,864x = 303,377.76 × 124,340.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,864x = 37,722,039,218.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,722,039,218.84/219,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,569.88

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