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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,768.80, 297,773.76 and 120,275.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,768.80, 297,773.76 and 120,275.20 is: 165,986.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,768.80 : 297,773.76 = 120,275.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,768.80/297,773.76 = 120,275.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,768.80x = 297,773.76 × 120,275.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,768.80x = 35,814,798,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,814,798,538.75/215,768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,986.92

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