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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,951.80, 319,427.70 and 119,445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,951.80, 319,427.70 and 119,445.40 is: 179,168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,951.80 : 319,427.70 = 119,445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,951.80/319,427.70 = 119,445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,951.80x = 319,427.70 × 119,445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,951.80x = 38,154,169,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,154,169,397.58/212,951.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,168.10

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