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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,524.76, 291,901.44 and 120,879.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,524.76, 291,901.44 and 120,879.68 is: 166,812.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,524.76 : 291,901.44 = 120,879.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,524.76/291,901.44 = 120,879.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,524.76x = 291,901.44 × 120,879.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,524.76x = 35,284,953,388.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,284,953,388.49/211,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,812.40

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