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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,525.63, 297,425.39 and 120,032.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,525.63, 297,425.39 and 120,032.33 is: 165,644.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,525.63 : 297,425.39 = 120,032.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,525.63/297,425.39 = 120,032.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,525.63x = 297,425.39 × 120,032.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,525.63x = 35,700,660,475.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,700,660,475.57/215,525.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,644.62

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