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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,251.75, 291,527.42 and 121,827.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,251.75, 291,527.42 and 121,827.75 is: 168,122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,251.75 : 291,527.42 = 121,827.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,251.75/291,527.42 = 121,827.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,251.75x = 291,527.42 × 121,827.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,251.75x = 35,516,129,032.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,516,129,032.77/211,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,122.30

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