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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,876.41, 292,318.09 and 119,983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,876.41, 292,318.09 and 119,983.13 is: 165,536.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,876.41 : 292,318.09 = 119,983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,876.41/292,318.09 = 119,983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,876.41x = 292,318.09 × 119,983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,876.41x = 35,073,239,393.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,073,239,393.82/211,876.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,536.31

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