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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,149.65, 296,902.29 and 119,654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,149.65, 296,902.29 and 119,654.30 is: 165,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,149.65 : 296,902.29 = 119,654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,149.65/296,902.29 = 119,654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,149.65x = 296,902.29 × 119,654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,149.65x = 35,525,635,678.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,525,635,678.35/215,149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,120.58

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