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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,031.32, 289,850.26 and 114,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,031.32, 289,850.26 and 114,543.24 is: 158,073.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,031.32 : 289,850.26 = 114,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,031.32/289,850.26 = 114,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,031.32x = 289,850.26 × 114,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,031.32x = 33,200,387,895.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,200,387,895.24/210,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,073.51

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