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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,314.18, 297,131.42 and 119,819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,314.18, 297,131.42 and 119,819.24 is: 165,349.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,314.18 : 297,131.42 = 119,819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,314.18/297,131.42 = 119,819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,314.18x = 297,131.42 × 119,819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,314.18x = 35,602,060,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,602,060,924.52/215,314.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,349.36

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