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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,397.09, 297,257.85 and 119,909.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,397.09, 297,257.85 and 119,909.97 is: 165,481.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,397.09 : 297,257.85 = 119,909.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,397.09/297,257.85 = 119,909.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,397.09x = 297,257.85 × 119,909.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,397.09x = 35,644,179,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,644,179,875.76/215,397.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,481.25

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