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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,997.20, 291,179.61 and 119,121.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,997.20, 291,179.61 and 119,121.33 is: 164,389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,997.20 : 291,179.61 = 119,121.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,997.20/291,179.61 = 119,121.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,997.20x = 291,179.61 × 119,121.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,997.20x = 34,685,703,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,685,703,504.00/210,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,389.40

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