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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,028.23, 291,246.69 and 120,363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,028.23, 291,246.69 and 120,363.41 is: 166,117.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,028.23 : 291,246.69 = 120,363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,028.23/291,246.69 = 120,363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,028.23x = 291,246.69 × 120,363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,028.23x = 35,055,444,395.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,055,444,395.55/211,028.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,117.32

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