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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,046.58, 291,267.63 and 120,424.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,046.58, 291,267.63 and 120,424.86 is: 166,199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,046.58 : 291,267.63 = 120,424.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,046.58/291,267.63 = 120,424.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,046.58x = 291,267.63 × 120,424.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,046.58x = 35,075,863,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,075,863,565.28/211,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,199.63

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