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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,692.72, 292,135.81 and 119,810.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,692.72, 292,135.81 and 119,810.33 is: 165,338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,692.72 : 292,135.81 = 119,810.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,692.72/292,135.81 = 119,810.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,692.72x = 292,135.81 × 119,810.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,692.72x = 35,000,887,800.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,000,887,800.92/211,692.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,338.17

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