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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,198.08, 216,519.97 and 120,829.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,198.08, 216,519.97 and 120,829.89 is: 166,427.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,198.08 : 216,519.97 = 120,829.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,198.08/216,519.97 = 120,829.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,198.08x = 216,519.97 × 120,829.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,198.08x = 26,162,084,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,162,084,157.90/157,198.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,427.50

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