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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,178.84, 291,447.68 and 120,548.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,178.84, 291,447.68 and 120,548.43 is: 166,368.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,178.84 : 291,447.68 = 120,548.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,178.84/291,447.68 = 120,548.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,178.84x = 291,447.68 × 120,548.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,178.84x = 35,133,559,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,133,559,648.40/211,178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,368.75

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