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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,268.16, 297,043.32 and 119,768.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,268.16, 297,043.32 and 119,768.08 is: 165,265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,268.16 : 297,043.32 = 119,768.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,268.16/297,043.32 = 119,768.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,268.16x = 297,043.32 × 119,768.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,268.16x = 35,576,308,113.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,576,308,113.23/215,268.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,265.07

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