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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,588.96, 291,992.76 and 120,946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,588.96, 291,992.76 and 120,946.88 is: 166,906.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,588.96 : 291,992.76 = 120,946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,588.96/291,992.76 = 120,946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,588.96x = 291,992.76 × 120,946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,588.96x = 35,315,614,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,315,614,615.27/211,588.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,906.70

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