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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,438.67, 298,679.63 and 120,946.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,438.67, 298,679.63 and 120,946.15 is: 166,902.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,438.67 : 298,679.63 = 120,946.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,438.67/298,679.63 = 120,946.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,438.67x = 298,679.63 × 120,946.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,438.67x = 36,124,149,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,124,149,233.80/216,438.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,902.48

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