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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,222.21, 291,475.50 and 120,574.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,222.21, 291,475.50 and 120,574.57 is: 166,386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,222.21 : 291,475.50 = 120,574.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,222.21/291,475.50 = 120,574.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,222.21x = 291,475.50 × 120,574.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,222.21x = 35,144,533,078.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,144,533,078.04/211,222.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,386.54

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