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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,374.96, 297,217.41 and 119,879.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,374.96, 297,217.41 and 119,879.59 is: 165,433.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,374.96 : 297,217.41 = 119,879.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,374.96/297,217.41 = 119,879.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,374.96x = 297,217.41 × 119,879.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,374.96x = 35,630,301,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,630,301,251.66/215,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,433.81

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