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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,896.28, 321,159.82 and 119,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,896.28, 321,159.82 and 119,311.26 is: 179,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,896.28 : 321,159.82 = 119,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,896.28/321,159.82 = 119,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,896.28x = 321,159.82 × 119,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,896.28x = 38,317,982,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,317,982,785.57/213,896.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,142.82

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