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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,003.52, 291,208.25 and 120,381.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,003.52, 291,208.25 and 120,381.83 is: 166,140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,003.52 : 291,208.25 = 120,381.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,003.52/291,208.25 = 120,381.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,003.52x = 291,208.25 × 120,381.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,003.52x = 35,056,179,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,056,179,988.15/211,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,140.27

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