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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,625.16, 296,182.50 and 119,131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,625.16, 296,182.50 and 119,131.64 is: 164,401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,625.16 : 296,182.50 = 119,131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,625.16/296,182.50 = 119,131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,625.16x = 296,182.50 × 119,131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,625.16x = 35,284,706,964.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284,706,964.30/214,625.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,401.54

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