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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,099.38, 289,936.10 and 114,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,099.38, 289,936.10 and 114,605.24 is: 158,154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,099.38 : 289,936.10 = 114,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,099.38/289,936.10 = 114,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,099.38x = 289,936.10 × 114,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,099.38x = 33,228,196,325.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,228,196,325.16/210,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,154.66

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