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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,896.78, 321,160.58 and 119,311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,896.78, 321,160.58 and 119,311.76 is: 179,143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,896.78 : 321,160.58 = 119,311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,896.78/321,160.58 = 119,311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,896.78x = 321,160.58 × 119,311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,896.78x = 38,318,234,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,318,234,042.42/213,896.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,143.58

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