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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,171.91, 296,952.08 and 119,687.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,171.91, 296,952.08 and 119,687.49 is: 165,176.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,171.91 : 296,952.08 = 119,687.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,171.91/296,952.08 = 119,687.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,171.91x = 296,952.08 × 119,687.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,171.91x = 35,541,448,507.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,541,448,507.04/215,171.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,176.99

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