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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,537.62, 296,075.82 and 119,044.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,537.62, 296,075.82 and 119,044.56 is: 164,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,537.62 : 296,075.82 = 119,044.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,537.62/296,075.82 = 119,044.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,537.62x = 296,075.82 × 119,044.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,537.62x = 35,246,215,718.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,246,215,718.54/214,537.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,289.21

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