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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,644.66, 298,964.02 and 119,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,644.66, 298,964.02 and 119,846 is: 165,384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,644.66 : 298,964.02 = 119,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,644.66/298,964.02 = 119,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,644.66x = 298,964.02 × 119,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,644.66x = 35,829,641,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,829,641,940.92/216,644.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,384.38

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