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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,465.42, 291,820.94 and 120,849.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,465.42, 291,820.94 and 120,849.10 is: 166,770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,465.42 : 291,820.94 = 120,849.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,465.42/291,820.94 = 120,849.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,465.42x = 291,820.94 × 120,849.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,465.42x = 35,266,297,960.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,266,297,960.15/211,465.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,770.99

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