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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,857.71, 292,414.56 and 121,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,857.71, 292,414.56 and 121,266.20 is: 167,376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,857.71 : 292,414.56 = 121,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,857.71/292,414.56 = 121,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,857.71x = 292,414.56 × 121,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,857.71x = 35,460,002,515.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,460,002,515.87/211,857.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,376.50

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