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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,611.20, 320,416.80 and 119,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,611.20, 320,416.80 and 119,132.80 is: 178,699.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,611.20 : 320,416.80 = 119,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,611.20/320,416.80 = 119,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,611.20x = 320,416.80 × 119,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,611.20x = 38,172,150,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,172,150,551.04/213,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,699.20

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