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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,511.74, 297,384.90 and 120,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,511.74, 297,384.90 and 120,027.32 is: 165,625.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,511.74 : 297,384.90 = 120,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,511.74/297,384.90 = 120,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,511.74x = 297,384.90 × 120,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,511.74x = 35,694,311,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,694,311,068.54/215,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,625.84

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