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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,577.54, 297,506.21 and 120,084.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,577.54, 297,506.21 and 120,084.30 is: 165,721.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,577.54 : 297,506.21 = 120,084.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,577.54/297,506.21 = 120,084.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,577.54x = 297,506.21 × 120,084.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,577.54x = 35,725,824,373.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,725,824,373.08/215,577.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,721.46

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