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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,955, 298,018.17 and 120,467.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,955, 298,018.17 and 120,467.79 is: 166,245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,955 : 298,018.17 = 120,467.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,955/298,018.17 = 120,467.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,955x = 298,018.17 × 120,467.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,955x = 35,901,590,319.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,901,590,319.74/215,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,245.70

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