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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,551.24, 291,966.55 and 120,911.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,551.24, 291,966.55 and 120,911.03 is: 166,871.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,551.24 : 291,966.55 = 120,911.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,551.24/291,966.55 = 120,911.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,551.24x = 291,966.55 × 120,911.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,551.24x = 35,301,975,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,301,975,958.87/211,551.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,871.98

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