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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,896.96, 321,160.84 and 119,311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,896.96, 321,160.84 and 119,311.94 is: 179,143.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,896.96 : 321,160.84 = 119,311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,896.96/321,160.84 = 119,311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,896.96x = 321,160.84 × 119,311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,896.96x = 38,318,322,872.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,318,322,872.43/213,896.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,143.84

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