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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,307.18, 297,121.77 and 119,812.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,307.18, 297,121.77 and 119,812.23 is: 165,339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,307.18 : 297,121.77 = 119,812.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,307.18/297,121.77 = 119,812.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,307.18x = 297,121.77 × 119,812.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,307.18x = 35,598,821,845.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,598,821,845.25/215,307.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,339.69

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