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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,267.50, 291,549.15 and 121,843.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,267.50, 291,549.15 and 121,843.50 is: 168,144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,267.50 : 291,549.15 = 121,843.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,267.50/291,549.15 = 121,843.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,267.50x = 291,549.15 × 121,843.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,267.50x = 35,523,368,858.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,523,368,858.03/211,267.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,144.03

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