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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,850.46, 292,282.48 and 119,957.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,850.46, 292,282.48 and 119,957.23 is: 165,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,850.46 : 292,282.48 = 119,957.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,850.46/292,282.48 = 119,957.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,850.46x = 292,282.48 × 119,957.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,850.46x = 35,061,395,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,061,395,696.83/211,850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,500.68

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