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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,721.96, 296,307.33 and 119,222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,721.96, 296,307.33 and 119,222.96 is: 164,522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,721.96 : 296,307.33 = 119,222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,721.96/296,307.33 = 119,222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,721.96x = 296,307.33 × 119,222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,721.96x = 35,326,636,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,326,636,952.30/214,721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,522.70

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