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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,508.13, 296,021.27 and 119,014.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,508.13, 296,021.27 and 119,014.60 is: 164,240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,508.13 : 296,021.27 = 119,014.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,508.13/296,021.27 = 119,014.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,508.13x = 296,021.27 × 119,014.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,508.13x = 35,230,852,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,230,852,483.61/214,508.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,240.17

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