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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,110.78, 289,956.99 and 114,621.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,110.78, 289,956.99 and 114,621.02 is: 158,179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,110.78 : 289,956.99 = 114,621.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,110.78/289,956.99 = 114,621.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,110.78x = 289,956.99 × 114,621.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,110.78x = 33,235,165,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,235,165,949.93/210,110.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,179.25

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