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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,358.92, 291,671.40 and 120,742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,358.92, 291,671.40 and 120,742.60 is: 166,622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,358.92 : 291,671.40 = 120,742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,358.92/291,671.40 = 120,742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,358.92x = 291,671.40 × 120,742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,358.92x = 35,217,163,181.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,217,163,181.64/211,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,622.55

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