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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,264.66, 297,038.49 and 119,764.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,264.66, 297,038.49 and 119,764.58 is: 165,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,264.66 : 297,038.49 = 119,764.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,264.66/297,038.49 = 119,764.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,264.66x = 297,038.49 × 119,764.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,264.66x = 35,574,689,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,574,689,998.68/215,264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,260.24

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