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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,761.96, 296,375.52 and 119,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,761.96, 296,375.52 and 119,277.60 is: 164,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,761.96 : 296,375.52 = 119,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,761.96/296,375.52 = 119,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,761.96x = 296,375.52 × 119,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,761.96x = 35,350,960,724.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,350,960,724.35/214,761.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,605.32

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