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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,591.72, 296,132.86 and 119,102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,591.72, 296,132.86 and 119,102.44 is: 164,359.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,591.72 : 296,132.86 = 119,102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,591.72/296,132.86 = 119,102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,591.72x = 296,132.86 × 119,102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,591.72x = 35,270,146,190.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,270,146,190.18/214,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,359.31

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