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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,111.78, 289,958.37 and 114,622.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,111.78, 289,958.37 and 114,622.02 is: 158,180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,111.78 : 289,958.37 = 114,622.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,111.78/289,958.37 = 114,622.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,111.78x = 289,958.37 × 114,622.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,111.78x = 33,235,614,085.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,235,614,085.31/210,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,180.63

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