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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,617.67, 210,369.64 and 120,299.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,617.67, 210,369.64 and 120,299.88 is: 165,822.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,617.67 : 210,369.64 = 120,299.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,617.67/210,369.64 = 120,299.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,617.67x = 210,369.64 × 120,299.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,617.67x = 25,307,441,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,307,441,846.14/152,617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,822.49

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