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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,688.17, 296,278.93 and 119,194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,688.17, 296,278.93 and 119,194.88 is: 164,494.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,688.17 : 296,278.93 = 119,194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,688.17/296,278.93 = 119,194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,688.17x = 296,278.93 × 119,194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,688.17x = 35,314,930,175.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,314,930,175.48/214,688.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,494.07

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