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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,258.54, 297,070.97 and 119,765.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,258.54, 297,070.97 and 119,765.43 is: 165,284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,258.54 : 297,070.97 = 119,765.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,258.54/297,070.97 = 119,765.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,258.54x = 297,070.97 × 119,765.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,258.54x = 35,578,831,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,578,831,863.74/215,258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,284.19

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