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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219,977.82, 303,569.39 and 119,375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219,977.82, 303,569.39 and 119,375.82 is: 164,738.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219,977.82 : 303,569.39 = 119,375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219,977.82/303,569.39 = 119,375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219,977.82x = 303,569.39 × 119,375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219,977.82x = 36,238,844,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,238,844,261.27/219,977.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,738.63

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