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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,531.61, 297,442.80 and 120,038.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,531.61, 297,442.80 and 120,038.30 is: 165,657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,531.61 : 297,442.80 = 120,038.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,531.61/297,442.80 = 120,038.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,531.61x = 297,442.80 × 120,038.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,531.61x = 35,704,526,572.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,704,526,572.03/215,531.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,657.96

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