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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,517.16, 296,029.89 and 119,022.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,517.16, 296,029.89 and 119,022.21 is: 164,248.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,517.16 : 296,029.89 = 119,022.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,517.16/296,029.89 = 119,022.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,517.16x = 296,029.89 × 119,022.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,517.16x = 35,234,131,733.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,234,131,733.86/214,517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,248.55

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