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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,243.46, 297,039.96 and 119,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,243.46, 297,039.96 and 119,759.04 is: 165,269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,243.46 : 297,039.96 = 119,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,243.46/297,039.96 = 119,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,243.46x = 297,039.96 × 119,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,243.46x = 35,573,220,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,573,220,451.24/215,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,269.69

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