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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,067.56, 291,246.15 and 120,418.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,067.56, 291,246.15 and 120,418.30 is: 166,161.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,067.56 : 291,246.15 = 120,418.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,067.56/291,246.15 = 120,418.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,067.56x = 291,246.15 × 120,418.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,067.56x = 35,071,366,264.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,071,366,264.55/211,067.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,161.80

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