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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,220.09, 291,472.58 and 120,572.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,220.09, 291,472.58 and 120,572.45 is: 166,383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,220.09 : 291,472.58 = 120,572.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,220.09/291,472.58 = 120,572.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,220.09x = 291,472.58 × 120,572.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,220.09x = 35,143,562,111.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,143,562,111.22/211,220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,383.62

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