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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,571.66, 291,968.90 and 120,929.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,571.66, 291,968.90 and 120,929.58 is: 166,882.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,571.66 : 291,968.90 = 120,929.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,571.66/291,968.90 = 120,929.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,571.66x = 291,968.90 × 120,929.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,571.66x = 35,307,676,450.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,307,676,450.06/211,571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,882.83

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