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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,849.83, 292,281.62 and 119,956.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,849.83, 292,281.62 and 119,956.59 is: 165,499.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,849.83 : 292,281.62 = 119,956.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,849.83/292,281.62 = 119,956.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,849.83x = 292,281.62 × 119,956.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,849.83x = 35,061,105,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,061,105,855.09/211,849.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,499.81

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