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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,039.56, 291,262.32 and 120,374.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,039.56, 291,262.32 and 120,374.76 is: 166,132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,039.56 : 291,262.32 = 120,374.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,039.56/291,262.32 = 120,374.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,039.56x = 291,262.32 × 120,374.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,039.56x = 35,060,631,867.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060,631,867.04/211,039.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,132.98

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