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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,113, 289,980.22 and 116,988.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,113, 289,980.22 and 116,988.10 is: 161,457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,113 : 289,980.22 = 116,988.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,113/289,980.22 = 116,988.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,113x = 289,980.22 × 116,988.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,113x = 33,924,234,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,924,234,975.38/210,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,457.10

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