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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,621.78, 297,558.36 and 120,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,621.78, 297,558.36 and 120,131.82 is: 165,782.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,621.78 : 297,558.36 = 120,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,621.78/297,558.36 = 120,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,621.78x = 297,558.36 × 120,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,621.78x = 35,746,227,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,746,227,343.02/215,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,782.08

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