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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,424.94, 322,912.78 and 120,515.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,424.94, 322,912.78 and 120,515.97 is: 180,648.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,424.94 : 322,912.78 = 120,515.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,424.94/322,912.78 = 120,515.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,424.94x = 322,912.78 × 120,515.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,424.94x = 38,916,144,689.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,916,144,689.95/215,424.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,648.28

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