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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,971.78, 291,083.46 and 120,294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,971.78, 291,083.46 and 120,294.68 is: 165,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,971.78 : 291,083.46 = 120,294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,971.78/291,083.46 = 120,294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,971.78x = 291,083.46 × 120,294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,971.78x = 35,015,791,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,015,791,673.99/210,971.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,973.82

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