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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,720.67, 297,704.69 and 120,228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,720.67, 297,704.69 and 120,228.05 is: 165,920.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,720.67 : 297,704.69 = 120,228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,720.67/297,704.69 = 120,228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,720.67x = 297,704.69 × 120,228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,720.67x = 35,792,453,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,792,453,612.08/215,720.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,920.37

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