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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,615.85, 292,029.71 and 120,973.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,615.85, 292,029.71 and 120,973.81 is: 166,943.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,615.85 : 292,029.71 = 120,973.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,615.85/292,029.71 = 120,973.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,615.85x = 292,029.71 × 120,973.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,615.85x = 35,327,946,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,327,946,954.33/211,615.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,943.77

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