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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,189.53, 291,370.29 and 120,481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,189.53, 291,370.29 and 120,481.68 is: 166,224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,189.53 : 291,370.29 = 120,481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,189.53/291,370.29 = 120,481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,189.53x = 291,370.29 × 120,481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,189.53x = 35,104,782,041.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,104,782,041.29/211,189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,224.06

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