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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,995.11, 296,703.77 and 119,499.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,995.11, 296,703.77 and 119,499.75 is: 164,915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,995.11 : 296,703.77 = 119,499.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,995.11/296,703.77 = 119,499.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,995.11x = 296,703.77 × 119,499.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,995.11x = 35,456,025,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,456,025,741.56/214,995.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,915.50

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