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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,116.44, 291,268.41 and 120,407.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,116.44, 291,268.41 and 120,407.21 is: 166,120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,116.44 : 291,268.41 = 120,407.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,116.44/291,268.41 = 120,407.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,116.44x = 291,268.41 × 120,407.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,116.44x = 35,070,816,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,070,816,609.24/211,116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,120.73

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