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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,115.18, 289,958.97 and 114,622.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,115.18, 289,958.97 and 114,622.27 is: 158,178.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,115.18 : 289,958.97 = 114,622.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,115.18/289,958.97 = 114,622.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,115.18x = 289,958.97 × 114,622.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,115.18x = 33,235,755,348.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,235,755,348.26/210,115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,178.74

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