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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,049.21, 298,147.93 and 119,253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,049.21, 298,147.93 and 119,253.09 is: 164,569.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,049.21 : 298,147.93 = 119,253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,049.21/298,147.93 = 119,253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,049.21x = 298,147.93 × 119,253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,049.21x = 35,555,063,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,555,063,196.72/216,049.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,569.28

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