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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,007.96, 289,804.60 and 114,516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,007.96, 289,804.60 and 114,516.52 is: 158,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,007.96 : 289,804.60 = 114,516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,007.96/289,804.60 = 114,516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,007.96x = 289,804.60 × 114,516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,007.96x = 33,187,414,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187,414,271.99/210,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,029.32

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