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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,966.62, 296,660.79 and 119,491.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,966.62, 296,660.79 and 119,491.74 is: 164,902.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,966.62 : 296,660.79 = 119,491.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,966.62/296,660.79 = 119,491.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,966.62x = 296,660.79 × 119,491.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,966.62x = 35,448,513,986.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,448,513,986.87/214,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,902.41

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