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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,968.74, 296,654.72 and 119,473.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,968.74, 296,654.72 and 119,473.39 is: 164,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,968.74 : 296,654.72 = 119,473.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,968.74/296,654.72 = 119,473.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,968.74x = 296,654.72 × 119,473.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,968.74x = 35,442,344,614.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,442,344,614.95/214,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,872.08

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