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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,078.28, 296,794.42 and 119,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,078.28, 296,794.42 and 119,583.24 is: 165,017.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,078.28 : 296,794.42 = 119,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,078.28/296,794.42 = 119,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,078.28x = 296,794.42 × 119,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,078.28x = 35,491,638,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,491,638,357.52/215,078.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,017.31

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