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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,280.72, 297,099.06 and 119,789.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,280.72, 297,099.06 and 119,789.48 is: 165,315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,280.72 : 297,099.06 = 119,789.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,280.72/297,099.06 = 119,789.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,280.72x = 297,099.06 × 119,789.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,280.72x = 35,589,342,199.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,589,342,199.43/215,280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,315.98

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