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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,972.05, 291,143.24 and 120,332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,972.05, 291,143.24 and 120,332.61 is: 166,060.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,972.05 : 291,143.24 = 120,332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,972.05/291,143.24 = 120,332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,972.05x = 291,143.24 × 120,332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,972.05x = 35,034,025,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,034,025,953.06/210,972.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,060.03

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