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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,465.40, 322,973.58 and 120,556.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,465.40, 322,973.58 and 120,556.43 is: 180,709.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,465.40 : 322,973.58 = 120,556.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,465.40/322,973.58 = 120,556.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,465.40x = 322,973.58 × 120,556.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,465.40x = 38,936,541,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,936,541,789.12/215,465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,709.02

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