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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,478.95, 291,814.06 and 120,840.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,478.95, 291,814.06 and 120,840.79 is: 166,744.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,478.95 : 291,814.06 = 120,840.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,478.95/291,814.06 = 120,840.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,478.95x = 291,814.06 × 120,840.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,478.95x = 35,263,040,939.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,263,040,939.30/211,478.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,744.92

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