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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,721.61, 292,138.12 and 119,840.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,721.61, 292,138.12 and 119,840.45 is: 165,358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,721.61 : 292,138.12 = 119,840.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,721.61/292,138.12 = 119,840.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,721.61x = 292,138.12 × 119,840.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,721.61x = 35,009,962,115.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,009,962,115.01/211,721.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,358.48

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