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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,309.18, 297,124.53 and 119,814.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,309.18, 297,124.53 and 119,814.23 is: 165,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,309.18 : 297,124.53 = 119,814.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,309.18/297,124.53 = 119,814.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,309.18x = 297,124.53 × 119,814.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,309.18x = 35,599,746,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,599,746,776.06/215,309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,342.45

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