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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,752.02, 297,739.26 and 120,264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,752.02, 297,739.26 and 120,264.72 is: 165,966.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,752.02 : 297,739.26 = 120,264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,752.02/297,739.26 = 120,264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,752.02x = 297,739.26 × 120,264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,752.02x = 35,807,528,736.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,807,528,736.91/215,752.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,966.13

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