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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,721.41, 297,705.68 and 120,228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,721.41, 297,705.68 and 120,228.79 is: 165,921.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,721.41 : 297,705.68 = 120,228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,721.41/297,705.68 = 120,228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,721.41x = 297,705.68 × 120,228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,721.41x = 35,792,792,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,792,792,194.00/215,721.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,921.38

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