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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,016.44, 289,816.38 and 114,525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,016.44, 289,816.38 and 114,525 is: 158,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,016.44 : 289,816.38 = 114,525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,016.44/289,816.38 = 114,525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,016.44x = 289,816.38 × 114,525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,016.44x = 33,191,220,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,191,220,919.50/210,016.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,041.06

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