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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,960.96, 298,039.84 and 120,467.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,960.96, 298,039.84 and 120,467.46 is: 166,252.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,960.96 : 298,039.84 = 120,467.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,960.96/298,039.84 = 120,467.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,960.96x = 298,039.84 × 120,467.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,960.96x = 35,904,102,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,904,102,503.61/215,960.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,252.75

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