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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,273.78, 298,414.53 and 120,765.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,273.78, 298,414.53 and 120,765.78 is: 166,632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,273.78 : 298,414.53 = 120,765.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,273.78/298,414.53 = 120,765.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,273.78x = 298,414.53 × 120,765.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,273.78x = 36,038,263,478.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,038,263,478.78/216,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,632.61

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