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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,968.68, 296,654.64 and 119,473.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,968.68, 296,654.64 and 119,473.33 is: 164,872.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,968.68 : 296,654.64 = 119,473.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,968.68/296,654.64 = 119,473.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,968.68x = 296,654.64 × 119,473.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,968.68x = 35,442,316,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,442,316,217.48/214,968.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,872.00

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