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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,222.24, 297,002.24 and 119,726.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,222.24, 297,002.24 and 119,726.88 is: 165,220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,222.24 : 297,002.24 = 119,726.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,222.24/297,002.24 = 119,726.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,222.24x = 297,002.24 × 119,726.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,222.24x = 35,559,151,548.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,559,151,548.21/215,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,220.62

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