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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,509.94, 291,878.46 and 120,860.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,509.94, 291,878.46 and 120,860.14 is: 166,783.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,509.94 : 291,878.46 = 120,860.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,509.94/291,878.46 = 120,860.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,509.94x = 291,878.46 × 120,860.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,509.94x = 35,276,471,538.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,276,471,538.58/211,509.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,783.99

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