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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,819.69, 315,722.75 and 120,588.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,819.69, 315,722.75 and 120,588.93 is: 180,593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,819.69 : 315,722.75 = 120,588.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,819.69/315,722.75 = 120,588.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,819.69x = 315,722.75 × 120,588.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,819.69x = 38,072,667,996.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,072,667,996.21/210,819.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,593.51

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