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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,552.24, 291,967.93 and 120,912.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,552.24, 291,967.93 and 120,912.03 is: 166,873.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,552.24 : 291,967.93 = 120,912.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,552.24/291,967.93 = 120,912.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,552.24x = 291,967.93 × 120,912.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,552.24x = 35,302,435,111.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,302,435,111.20/211,552.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,873.37

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