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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,379.84, 291,687.99 and 120,723.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,379.84, 291,687.99 and 120,723.29 is: 166,588.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,379.84 : 291,687.99 = 120,723.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,379.84/291,687.99 = 120,723.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,379.84x = 291,687.99 × 120,723.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,379.84x = 35,213,533,806.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,213,533,806.29/211,379.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,588.89

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