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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,222.37, 291,521.28 and 120,582.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,222.37, 291,521.28 and 120,582.15 is: 166,423.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,222.37 : 291,521.28 = 120,582.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,222.37/291,521.28 = 120,582.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,222.37x = 291,521.28 × 120,582.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,222.37x = 35,152,262,713.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,152,262,713.15/211,222.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,423.01

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