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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,106.54, 291,321.33 and 120,460.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,106.54, 291,321.33 and 120,460.86 is: 166,232.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,106.54 : 291,321.33 = 120,460.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,106.54/291,321.33 = 120,460.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,106.54x = 291,321.33 × 120,460.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,106.54x = 35,092,817,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,092,817,948.14/211,106.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,232.74

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