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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,117.76, 296,865.36 and 119,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,117.76, 296,865.36 and 119,632.80 is: 165,094.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,117.76 : 296,865.36 = 119,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,117.76/296,865.36 = 119,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,117.76x = 296,865.36 × 119,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,117.76x = 35,514,834,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,514,834,239.81/215,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,094.85

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