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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,274.15, 298,458.96 and 120,784.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,274.15, 298,458.96 and 120,784.46 is: 166,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,274.15 : 298,458.96 = 120,784.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,274.15/298,458.96 = 120,784.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,274.15x = 298,458.96 × 120,784.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,274.15x = 36,049,204,315.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,049,204,315.76/216,274.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,682.91

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