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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,436.67, 298,676.87 and 120,944.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,436.67, 298,676.87 and 120,944.15 is: 166,899.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,436.67 : 298,676.87 = 120,944.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,436.67/298,676.87 = 120,944.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,436.67x = 298,676.87 × 120,944.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,436.67x = 36,123,218,068.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,123,218,068.71/216,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,899.72

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