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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,644.80, 318,967.20 and 119,138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,644.80, 318,967.20 and 119,138.40 is: 178,707.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,644.80 : 318,967.20 = 119,138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,644.80/318,967.20 = 119,138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,644.80x = 318,967.20 × 119,138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,644.80x = 38,001,241,860.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,001,241,860.48/212,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,707.60

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