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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,968.28, 291,078.65 and 120,291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,968.28, 291,078.65 and 120,291.17 is: 165,968.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,968.28 : 291,078.65 = 120,291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,968.28/291,078.65 = 120,291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,968.28x = 291,078.65 × 120,291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,968.28x = 35,014,190,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,014,190,769.06/210,968.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,968.99

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