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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,428.44, 297,285.42 and 119,935.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,428.44, 297,285.42 and 119,935.14 is: 165,507.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,428.44 : 297,285.42 = 119,935.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,428.44/297,285.42 = 119,935.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,428.44x = 297,285.42 × 119,935.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,428.44x = 35,654,968,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,654,968,467.66/215,428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,507.25

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