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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,508.82, 291,879.45 and 120,863.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,508.82, 291,879.45 and 120,863.75 is: 166,790.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,508.82 : 291,879.45 = 120,863.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,508.82/291,879.45 = 120,863.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,508.82x = 291,879.45 × 120,863.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,508.82x = 35,277,643,415.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,277,643,415.54/211,508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,790.41

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