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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,969.98, 298,036.54 and 119,174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,969.98, 298,036.54 and 119,174.72 is: 164,460.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,969.98 : 298,036.54 = 119,174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,969.98/298,036.54 = 119,174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,969.98x = 298,036.54 × 119,174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,969.98x = 35,518,421,651.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,518,421,651.42/215,969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,460.00

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