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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,309.12, 297,124.25 and 118,510.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,309.12, 297,124.25 and 118,510.88 is: 163,543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,309.12 : 297,124.25 = 118,510.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,309.12/297,124.25 = 118,510.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,309.12x = 297,124.25 × 118,510.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,309.12x = 35,212,454,258.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212,454,258.66/215,309.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,543.72

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