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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,464.25, 291,836.13 and 120,818.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,464.25, 291,836.13 and 120,818.27 is: 166,738.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,464.25 : 291,836.13 = 120,818.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,464.25/291,836.13 = 120,818.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,464.25x = 291,836.13 × 120,818.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,464.25x = 35,259,136,350.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,259,136,350.10/211,464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,738.05

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