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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,273.67, 291,585.59 and 120,609.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,273.67, 291,585.59 and 120,609.16 is: 166,456.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,273.67 : 291,585.59 = 120,609.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,273.67/291,585.59 = 120,609.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,273.67x = 291,585.59 × 120,609.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,273.67x = 35,167,892,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,167,892,198.28/211,273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,456.58

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