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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,614.08, 296,153.52 and 119,120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,614.08, 296,153.52 and 119,120.80 is: 164,378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,614.08 : 296,153.52 = 119,120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,614.08/296,153.52 = 119,120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,614.08x = 296,153.52 × 119,120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,614.08x = 35,278,044,225.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,278,044,225.22/214,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,378.98

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