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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,435.44, 297,265.98 and 119,939.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,435.44, 297,265.98 and 119,939.68 is: 165,497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,435.44 : 297,265.98 = 119,939.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,435.44/297,265.98 = 119,939.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,435.44x = 297,265.98 × 119,939.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,435.44x = 35,653,986,516.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,653,986,516.09/215,435.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,497.31

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