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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,702.91, 299,058.78 and 119,905.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,702.91, 299,058.78 and 119,905.06 is: 165,473.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,702.91 : 299,058.78 = 119,905.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,702.91/299,058.78 = 119,905.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,702.91x = 299,058.78 × 119,905.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,702.91x = 35,858,660,959.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,858,660,959.43/216,702.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,473.83

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