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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,312.68, 297,129.36 and 119,817.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,312.68, 297,129.36 and 119,817.73 is: 165,347.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,312.68 : 297,129.36 = 119,817.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,312.68/297,129.36 = 119,817.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,312.68x = 297,129.36 × 119,817.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,312.68x = 35,601,365,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,601,365,431.55/215,312.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,347.28

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