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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,630.82, 296,203.98 and 119,139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,630.82, 296,203.98 and 119,139.12 is: 164,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,630.82 : 296,203.98 = 119,139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,630.82/296,203.98 = 119,139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,630.82x = 296,203.98 × 119,139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,630.82x = 35,289,481,517.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,289,481,517.70/214,630.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,419.45

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