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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,261.65, 291,512.55 and 120,611.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,261.65, 291,512.55 and 120,611.85 is: 166,428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,261.65 : 291,512.55 = 120,611.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,261.65/291,512.55 = 120,611.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,261.65x = 291,512.55 × 120,611.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,261.65x = 35,159,867,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,159,867,350.66/211,261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,428.06

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