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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,359.92, 291,672.78 and 120,743.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,359.92, 291,672.78 and 120,743.60 is: 166,623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,359.92 : 291,672.78 = 120,743.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,359.92/291,672.78 = 120,743.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,359.92x = 291,672.78 × 120,743.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,359.92x = 35,217,621,479.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,217,621,479.21/211,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,623.93

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