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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,413.20, 297,266.04 and 119,921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,413.20, 297,266.04 and 119,921.76 is: 165,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,413.20 : 297,266.04 = 119,921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,413.20/297,266.04 = 119,921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,413.20x = 297,266.04 × 119,921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,413.20x = 35,648,666,705.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,648,666,705.03/215,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,489.70

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