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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,285.22, 297,105.27 and 119,793.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,285.22, 297,105.27 and 119,793.99 is: 165,322.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,285.22 : 297,105.27 = 119,793.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,285.22/297,105.27 = 119,793.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,285.22x = 297,105.27 × 119,793.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,285.22x = 35,591,425,743.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,591,425,743.33/215,285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,322.20

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