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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,477.61, 298,739.53 and 120,984.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,477.61, 298,739.53 and 120,984.30 is: 166,958.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,477.61 : 298,739.53 = 120,984.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,477.61/298,739.53 = 120,984.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,477.61x = 298,739.53 × 120,984.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,477.61x = 36,142,793,070.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,142,793,070.61/216,477.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,958.58

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