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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,365.36, 291,686.58 and 120,733.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,365.36, 291,686.58 and 120,733.29 is: 166,613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,365.36 : 291,686.58 = 120,733.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,365.36/291,686.58 = 120,733.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,365.36x = 291,686.58 × 120,733.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,365.36x = 35,216,280,452.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,216,280,452.25/211,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,613.30

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