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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,437.76, 298,685.61 and 120,948.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,437.76, 298,685.61 and 120,948.48 is: 166,909.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,437.76 : 298,685.61 = 120,948.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,437.76/298,685.61 = 120,948.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,437.76x = 298,685.61 × 120,948.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,437.76x = 36,125,570,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,125,570,527.37/216,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,909.74

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