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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,921.40, 291,076.56 and 120,286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,921.40, 291,076.56 and 120,286.03 is: 165,997.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,921.40 : 291,076.56 = 120,286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,921.40/291,076.56 = 120,286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,921.40x = 291,076.56 × 120,286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,921.40x = 35,012,443,828.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,012,443,828.46/210,921.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,997.59

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