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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,991.45, 298,062.45 and 120,495.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,991.45, 298,062.45 and 120,495.69 is: 166,280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,991.45 : 298,062.45 = 120,495.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,991.45/298,062.45 = 120,495.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,991.45x = 298,062.45 × 120,495.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,991.45x = 35,915,240,575.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,915,240,575.84/215,991.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,280.84

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