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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,114.73, 291,265.93 and 120,405.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,114.73, 291,265.93 and 120,405.46 is: 166,118.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,114.73 : 291,265.93 = 120,405.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,114.73/291,265.93 = 120,405.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,114.73x = 291,265.93 × 120,405.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,114.73x = 35,070,008,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,070,008,283.98/211,114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,118.24

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