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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,901.17, 303,464.20 and 119,299.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,901.17, 303,464.20 and 119,299.17 is: 164,633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,901.17 : 303,464.20 = 119,299.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,901.17/303,464.20 = 119,299.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,901.17x = 303,464.20 × 119,299.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,901.17x = 36,203,027,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,203,027,184.71/219,901.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,633.17

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