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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,580.10, 291,986.64 and 120,950.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,580.10, 291,986.64 and 120,950.82 is: 166,915.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,580.10 : 291,986.64 = 120,950.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,580.10/291,986.64 = 120,950.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,580.10x = 291,986.64 × 120,950.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,580.10x = 35,316,023,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,316,023,537.04/211,580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,915.62

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