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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,131.82, 289,979.19 and 114,636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,131.82, 289,979.19 and 114,636.48 is: 158,196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,131.82 : 289,979.19 = 114,636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,131.82/289,979.19 = 114,636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,131.82x = 289,979.19 × 114,636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,131.82x = 33,242,193,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,242,193,614.85/210,131.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,196.86

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