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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,100.38, 289,935.12 and 114,604.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,100.38, 289,935.12 and 114,604.98 is: 158,153.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,100.38 : 289,935.12 = 114,604.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,100.38/289,935.12 = 114,604.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,100.38x = 289,935.12 × 114,604.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,100.38x = 33,228,008,628.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,228,008,628.90/210,100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,153.02

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