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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,136.58, 291,370.89 and 120,504.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,136.58, 291,370.89 and 120,504.78 is: 166,297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,136.58 : 291,370.89 = 120,504.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,136.58/291,370.89 = 120,504.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,136.58x = 291,370.89 × 120,504.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,136.58x = 35,111,584,997.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,111,584,997.85/211,136.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,297.97

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