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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,973.26, 298,051.22 and 120,498.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,973.26, 298,051.22 and 120,498.41 is: 166,292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,973.26 : 298,051.22 = 120,498.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,973.26/298,051.22 = 120,498.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,973.26x = 298,051.22 × 120,498.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,973.26x = 35,914,698,108.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,914,698,108.56/215,973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,292.34

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