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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,511.24, 297,384.21 and 120,026.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,511.24, 297,384.21 and 120,026.82 is: 165,625.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,511.24 : 297,384.21 = 120,026.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,511.24/297,384.21 = 120,026.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,511.24x = 297,384.21 × 120,026.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,511.24x = 35,694,081,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,694,081,044.51/215,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,625.15

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