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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,477.58, 297,367.83 and 119,978.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,477.58, 297,367.83 and 119,978.22 is: 165,574.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,477.58 : 297,367.83 = 119,978.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,477.58/297,367.83 = 119,978.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,477.58x = 297,367.83 × 119,978.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,477.58x = 35,677,662,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,677,662,928.66/215,477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,574.83

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