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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,389.92, 297,231.12 and 119,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,389.92, 297,231.12 and 119,893.44 is: 165,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,389.92 : 297,231.12 = 119,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,389.92/297,231.12 = 119,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,389.92x = 297,231.12 × 119,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,389.92x = 35,636,061,451.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,636,061,451.85/215,389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,449.07

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