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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,526.10, 296,048.34 and 119,034.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,526.10, 296,048.34 and 119,034.39 is: 164,268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,526.10 : 296,048.34 = 119,034.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,526.10/296,048.34 = 119,034.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,526.10x = 296,048.34 × 119,034.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,526.10x = 35,239,933,562.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,239,933,562.41/214,526.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,268.75

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