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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,042.97, 291,267.09 and 120,378.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,042.97, 291,267.09 and 120,378.15 is: 166,137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,042.97 : 291,267.09 = 120,378.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,042.97/291,267.09 = 120,378.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,042.97x = 291,267.09 × 120,378.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,042.97x = 35,062,193,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,062,193,450.08/211,042.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,137.70

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