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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,342.88, 297,182.96 and 119,855.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,342.88, 297,182.96 and 119,855.69 is: 165,406.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,342.88 : 297,182.96 = 119,855.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,342.88/297,182.96 = 119,855.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,342.88x = 297,182.96 × 119,855.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,342.88x = 35,619,068,727.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,619,068,727.04/215,342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,406.30

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