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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,482.96, 297,371.28 and 119,998.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,482.96, 297,371.28 and 119,998.54 is: 165,600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,482.96 : 297,371.28 = 119,998.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,482.96/297,371.28 = 119,998.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,482.96x = 297,371.28 × 119,998.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,482.96x = 35,684,119,437.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,684,119,437.93/215,482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,600.66

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