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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,125.08, 322,170.84 and 120,121.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,125.08, 322,170.84 and 120,121.80 is: 179,894.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,125.08 : 322,170.84 = 120,121.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,125.08/322,170.84 = 120,121.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,125.08x = 322,170.84 × 120,121.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,125.08x = 38,699,741,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,699,741,208.31/215,125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,894.14

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