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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,749.28, 296,354.88 and 119,255.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,749.28, 296,354.88 and 119,255.68 is: 164,573.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,749.28 : 296,354.88 = 119,255.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,749.28/296,354.88 = 119,255.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,749.28x = 296,354.88 × 119,255.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,749.28x = 35,342,002,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,342,002,735.72/214,749.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,573.32

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