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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,125.57, 289,967.55 and 114,632.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,125.57, 289,967.55 and 114,632.24 is: 158,189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,125.57 : 289,967.55 = 114,632.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,125.57/289,967.55 = 114,632.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,125.57x = 289,967.55 × 114,632.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,125.57x = 33,239,630,222.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239,630,222.15/210,125.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,189.36

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