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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,058.22, 289,876.81 and 114,559.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,058.22, 289,876.81 and 114,559.22 is: 158,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,058.22 : 289,876.81 = 114,559.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,058.22/289,876.81 = 114,559.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,058.22x = 289,876.81 × 114,559.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,058.22x = 33,208,061,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,208,061,249.69/210,058.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,089.80

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