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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,587.72, 296,149.68 and 119,112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,587.72, 296,149.68 and 119,112.84 is: 164,386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,587.72 : 296,149.68 = 119,112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,587.72/296,149.68 = 119,112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,587.72x = 296,149.68 × 119,112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,587.72x = 35,275,229,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275,229,449.89/214,587.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,386.06

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