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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,575.83, 297,503.69 and 120,082.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,575.83, 297,503.69 and 120,082.50 is: 165,718.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,575.83 : 297,503.69 = 120,082.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,575.83/297,503.69 = 120,082.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,575.83x = 297,503.69 × 120,082.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,575.83x = 35,724,986,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,724,986,254.01/215,575.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,718.89

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