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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,904.98, 321,172.86 and 119,319.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,904.98, 321,172.86 and 119,319.96 is: 179,155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,904.98 : 321,172.86 = 119,319.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,904.98/321,172.86 = 119,319.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,904.98x = 321,172.86 × 119,319.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,904.98x = 38,322,332,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,322,332,808.29/213,904.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,155.87

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