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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,111.83, 291,293.40 and 120,465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,111.83, 291,293.40 and 120,465.54 is: 166,219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,111.83 : 291,293.40 = 120,465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,111.83/291,293.40 = 120,465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,111.83x = 291,293.40 × 120,465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,111.83x = 35,090,816,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,090,816,729.44/211,111.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,219.09

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