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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,149.91, 324,224.46 and 120,148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,149.91, 324,224.46 and 120,148.17 is: 180,222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,149.91 : 324,224.46 = 120,148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,149.91/324,224.46 = 120,148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,149.91x = 324,224.46 × 120,148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,149.91x = 38,954,975,538.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,954,975,538.24/216,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,222.03

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