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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,807.40, 323,711.10 and 120,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,807.40, 323,711.10 and 120,940.20 is: 181,410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,807.40 : 323,711.10 = 120,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,807.40/323,711.10 = 120,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,807.40x = 323,711.10 × 120,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,807.40x = 39,149,685,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,149,685,176.22/215,807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,410.30

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