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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,756.51, 292,185.86 and 119,875.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,756.51, 292,185.86 and 119,875.17 is: 165,406.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,756.51 : 292,185.86 = 119,875.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,756.51/292,185.86 = 119,875.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,756.51x = 292,185.86 × 119,875.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,756.51x = 35,025,829,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,025,829,639.10/211,756.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,406.15

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