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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,534.48, 297,446.78 and 120,041.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,534.48, 297,446.78 and 120,041.18 is: 165,661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,534.48 : 297,446.78 = 120,041.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,534.48/297,446.78 = 120,041.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,534.48x = 297,446.78 × 120,041.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,534.48x = 35,705,862,458.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,705,862,458.40/215,534.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,661.95

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