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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,033.05, 320,770.67 and 119,259.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,033.05, 320,770.67 and 119,259.41 is: 178,733.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,033.05 : 320,770.67 = 119,259.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,033.05/320,770.67 = 119,259.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,033.05x = 320,770.67 × 119,259.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,033.05x = 38,254,918,649.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,254,918,649.35/214,033.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,733.70

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