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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,896.46, 321,160.10 and 119,311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,896.46, 321,160.10 and 119,311.45 is: 179,143.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,896.46 : 321,160.10 = 119,311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,896.46/321,160.10 = 119,311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,896.46x = 321,160.10 × 119,311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,896.46x = 38,318,075,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,318,075,813.69/213,896.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,143.10

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