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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,017.28, 293,948.68 and 119,896.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,017.28, 293,948.68 and 119,896.60 is: 165,448.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,017.28 : 293,948.68 = 119,896.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,017.28/293,948.68 = 119,896.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,017.28x = 293,948.68 × 119,896.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,017.28x = 35,243,447,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,243,447,306.49/213,017.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,448.77

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