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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,963, 303,478.32 and 123,152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,963, 303,478.32 and 123,152.56 is: 169,910.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,963 : 303,478.32 = 123,152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,963/303,478.32 = 123,152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,963x = 303,478.32 × 123,152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,963x = 37,374,132,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,374,132,012.50/219,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,910.99

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