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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,881.17, 292,324.63 and 119,987.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,881.17, 292,324.63 and 119,987.87 is: 165,542.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,881.17 : 292,324.63 = 119,987.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,881.17/292,324.63 = 119,987.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,881.17x = 292,324.63 × 119,987.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,881.17x = 35,075,409,702.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,075,409,702.24/211,881.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,542.84

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