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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,848.94, 292,280.40 and 119,955.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,848.94, 292,280.40 and 119,955.66 is: 165,498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,848.94 : 292,280.40 = 119,955.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,848.94/292,280.40 = 119,955.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,848.94x = 292,280.40 × 119,955.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,848.94x = 35,060,688,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,060,688,561.08/211,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,498.53

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