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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,803, 297,804.72 and 120,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,803, 297,804.72 and 120,315.52 is: 166,033.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,803 : 297,804.72 = 120,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,803/297,804.72 = 120,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,803x = 297,804.72 × 120,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,803x = 35,830,529,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,830,529,745.25/215,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,033.51

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