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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,348.96, 297,178.61 and 119,855.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,348.96, 297,178.61 and 119,855.70 is: 165,399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,348.96 : 297,178.61 = 119,855.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,348.96/297,178.61 = 119,855.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,348.96x = 297,178.61 × 119,855.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,348.96x = 35,618,549,727.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,618,549,727.30/215,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,399.22

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