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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,954.84, 298,023.99 and 120,459.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,954.84, 298,023.99 and 120,459.47 is: 166,237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,954.84 : 298,023.99 = 120,459.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,954.84/298,023.99 = 120,459.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,954.84x = 298,023.99 × 120,459.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,954.84x = 35,899,811,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,899,811,882.69/215,954.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,237.59

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