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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,734.08, 297,713.36 and 120,238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,734.08, 297,713.36 and 120,238.73 is: 165,929.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,734.08 : 297,713.36 = 120,238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,734.08/297,713.36 = 120,238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,734.08x = 297,713.36 × 120,238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,734.08x = 35,796,674,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,796,674,220.67/215,734.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,929.62

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