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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,774.53, 297,757.93 and 120,262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,774.53, 297,757.93 and 120,262.77 is: 165,956.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,774.53 : 297,757.93 = 120,262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,774.53/297,757.93 = 120,262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,774.53x = 297,757.93 × 120,262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,774.53x = 35,809,193,451.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,809,193,451.27/215,774.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,956.54

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