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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,002.82, 289,809.86 and 114,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,002.82, 289,809.86 and 114,514.75 is: 158,033.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,002.82 : 289,809.86 = 114,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,002.82/289,809.86 = 114,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,002.82x = 289,809.86 × 114,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,002.82x = 33,187,503,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187,503,665.44/210,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,033.61

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