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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,027.79, 291,217.57 and 120,383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,027.79, 291,217.57 and 120,383.59 is: 166,128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,027.79 : 291,217.57 = 120,383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,027.79/291,217.57 = 120,383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,027.79x = 291,217.57 × 120,383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,027.79x = 35,057,816,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,057,816,547.68/211,027.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,128.91

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