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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,364.42, 297,212.67 and 119,877.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,364.42, 297,212.67 and 119,877.21 is: 165,435.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,364.42 : 297,212.67 = 119,877.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,364.42/297,212.67 = 119,877.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,364.42x = 297,212.67 × 119,877.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,364.42x = 35,629,025,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,629,025,656.25/215,364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,435.99

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