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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,131.33, 291,358.22 and 120,516.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,131.33, 291,358.22 and 120,516.00 is: 166,310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,131.33 : 291,358.22 = 120,516.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,131.33/291,358.22 = 120,516.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,131.33x = 291,358.22 × 120,516.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,131.33x = 35,113,325,784.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113,325,784.73/211,131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,310.36

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