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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,209.76, 298,366.68 and 120,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,209.76, 298,366.68 and 120,718.08 is: 166,589.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,209.76 : 298,366.68 = 120,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,209.76/298,366.68 = 120,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,209.76x = 298,366.68 × 120,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,209.76x = 36,018,252,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,018,252,745.57/216,209.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,589.39

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