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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,374.92, 297,210.78 and 119,879.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,374.92, 297,210.78 and 119,879.16 is: 165,429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,374.92 : 297,210.78 = 119,879.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,374.92/297,210.78 = 119,879.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,374.92x = 297,210.78 × 119,879.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,374.92x = 35,629,378,649.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,629,378,649.34/215,374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,429.56

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