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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,968, 296,660.88 and 119,478.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,968, 296,660.88 and 119,478.72 is: 164,883.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,968 : 296,660.88 = 119,478.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,968/296,660.88 = 119,478.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,968x = 296,660.88 × 119,478.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,968x = 35,444,662,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,444,662,216.47/214,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,883.43

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