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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,989.50, 298,064.66 and 120,496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,989.50, 298,064.66 and 120,496.08 is: 166,284.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,989.50 : 298,064.66 = 120,496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,989.50/298,064.66 = 120,496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,989.50x = 298,064.66 × 120,496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,989.50x = 35,915,622,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,915,622,514.05/215,989.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,284.11

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