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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,888.23, 291,042.99 and 120,272.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,888.23, 291,042.99 and 120,272.65 is: 165,986.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,888.23 : 291,042.99 = 120,272.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,888.23/291,042.99 = 120,272.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,888.23x = 291,042.99 × 120,272.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,888.23x = 35,004,510,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,004,510,943.62/210,888.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,986.09

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