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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,684.72, 296,253.34 and 119,185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,684.72, 296,253.34 and 119,185.26 is: 164,469.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,684.72 : 296,253.34 = 119,185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,684.72/296,253.34 = 119,185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,684.72x = 296,253.34 × 119,185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,684.72x = 35,309,031,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,309,031,502.75/214,684.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,469.24

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