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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,740.48, 297,723.24 and 120,253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,740.48, 297,723.24 and 120,253.22 is: 165,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,740.48 : 297,723.24 = 120,253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,740.48/297,723.24 = 120,253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,740.48x = 297,723.24 × 120,253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,740.48x = 35,802,178,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802,178,278.83/215,740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,950.21

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