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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,688.79, 296,256.83 and 119,195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,688.79, 296,256.83 and 119,195.46 is: 164,482.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,688.79 : 296,256.83 = 119,195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,688.79/296,256.83 = 119,195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,688.79x = 296,256.83 × 119,195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,688.79x = 35,312,468,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,312,468,534.01/214,688.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,482.13

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