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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,270.77, 291,561.53 and 120,627.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,270.77, 291,561.53 and 120,627.45 is: 166,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,270.77 : 291,561.53 = 120,627.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,270.77/291,561.53 = 120,627.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,270.77x = 291,561.53 × 120,627.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,270.77x = 35,170,323,278.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,170,323,278.86/211,270.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,470.37

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