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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,206.96, 291,473.64 and 120,577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,206.96, 291,473.64 and 120,577.68 is: 166,401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,206.96 : 291,473.64 = 120,577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,206.96/291,473.64 = 120,577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,206.96x = 291,473.64 × 120,577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,206.96x = 35,145,215,292.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,145,215,292.36/211,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,401.79

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