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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,320.20, 297,139.66 and 119,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,320.20, 297,139.66 and 119,825.24 is: 165,357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,320.20 : 297,139.66 = 119,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,320.20/297,139.66 = 119,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,320.20x = 297,139.66 × 119,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,320.20x = 35,604,831,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,604,831,073.02/215,320.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,357.60

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