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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,243.60, 297,036.17 and 119,750.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,243.60, 297,036.17 and 119,750.27 is: 165,255.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,243.60 : 297,036.17 = 119,750.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,243.60/297,036.17 = 119,750.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,243.60x = 297,036.17 × 119,750.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,243.60x = 35,570,162,150.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570,162,150.17/215,243.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,255.37

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