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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,147.79, 291,388.68 and 120,501.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,147.79, 291,388.68 and 120,501.95 is: 166,295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,147.79 : 291,388.68 = 120,501.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,147.79/291,388.68 = 120,501.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,147.79x = 291,388.68 × 120,501.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,147.79x = 35,112,902,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112,902,690.98/211,147.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,295.39

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