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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,615.81, 297,549.92 and 120,128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,615.81, 297,549.92 and 120,128.76 is: 165,777.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,615.81 : 297,549.92 = 120,128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,615.81/297,549.92 = 120,128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,615.81x = 297,549.92 × 120,128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,615.81x = 35,744,303,228.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,744,303,228.02/215,615.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,777.75

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