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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,251.16, 297,040.38 and 119,761.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,251.16, 297,040.38 and 119,761.16 is: 165,266.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,251.16 : 297,040.38 = 119,761.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,251.16/297,040.38 = 119,761.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,251.16x = 297,040.38 × 119,761.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,251.16x = 35,573,900,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,573,900,475.64/215,251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,266.94

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