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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,622.63, 297,559.17 and 120,135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,622.63, 297,559.17 and 120,135.42 is: 165,786.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,622.63 : 297,559.17 = 120,135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,622.63/297,559.17 = 120,135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,622.63x = 297,559.17 × 120,135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,622.63x = 35,747,395,862.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,747,395,862.80/215,622.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,786.85

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