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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,024.30, 291,221.40 and 120,395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,024.30, 291,221.40 and 120,395.02 is: 166,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,024.30 : 291,221.40 = 120,395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,024.30/291,221.40 = 120,395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,024.30x = 291,221.40 × 120,395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,024.30x = 35,061,606,277.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,061,606,277.43/211,024.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,149.62

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