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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,982.26, 298,054.60 and 120,489.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,982.26, 298,054.60 and 120,489.04 is: 166,274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,982.26 : 298,054.60 = 120,489.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,982.26/298,054.60 = 120,489.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,982.26x = 298,054.60 × 120,489.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,982.26x = 35,912,312,621.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,912,312,621.58/215,982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,274.36

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