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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,271.78, 298,411.77 and 120,763.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,271.78, 298,411.77 and 120,763.78 is: 166,629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,271.78 : 298,411.77 = 120,763.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,271.78/298,411.77 = 120,763.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,271.78x = 298,411.77 × 120,763.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,271.78x = 36,037,333,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,037,333,341.69/216,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,629.85

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