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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,279.91, 298,422.97 and 120,771.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,279.91, 298,422.97 and 120,771.91 is: 166,641.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,279.91 : 298,422.97 = 120,771.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,279.91/298,422.97 = 120,771.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,279.91x = 298,422.97 × 120,771.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,279.91x = 36,041,112,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,041,112,074.77/216,279.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,641.05

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