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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,026.79, 291,216.20 and 120,382.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,026.79, 291,216.20 and 120,382.59 is: 166,127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,026.79 : 291,216.20 = 120,382.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,026.79/291,216.20 = 120,382.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,026.79x = 291,216.20 × 120,382.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,026.79x = 35,057,360,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,057,360,896.11/211,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,127.54

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