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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,208.46, 291,475.71 and 120,579.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,208.46, 291,475.71 and 120,579.18 is: 166,403.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,208.46 : 291,475.71 = 120,579.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,208.46/291,475.71 = 120,579.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,208.46x = 291,475.71 × 120,579.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,208.46x = 35,145,902,101.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,145,902,101.72/211,208.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,403.86

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