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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,526.79, 296,046.02 and 119,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,526.79, 296,046.02 and 119,033.26 is: 164,265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,526.79 : 296,046.02 = 119,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,526.79/296,046.02 = 119,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,526.79x = 296,046.02 × 119,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,526.79x = 35,239,322,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,239,322,428.09/214,526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,265.37

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