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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,596.02, 292,002.52 and 120,953.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,596.02, 292,002.52 and 120,953.96 is: 166,916.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,596.02 : 292,002.52 = 120,953.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,596.02/292,002.52 = 120,953.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,596.02x = 292,002.52 × 120,953.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,596.02x = 35,318,861,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,318,861,123.98/211,596.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,916.47

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