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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,872.72, 303,423.72 and 119,270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,872.72, 303,423.72 and 119,270.48 is: 164,592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,872.72 : 303,423.72 = 119,270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,872.72/303,423.72 = 119,270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,872.72x = 303,423.72 × 119,270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,872.72x = 36,189,492,727.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,189,492,727.79/219,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,592.92

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