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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,139.83, 289,987.20 and 114,646.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,139.83, 289,987.20 and 114,646.50 is: 158,209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,139.83 : 289,987.20 = 114,646.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,139.83/289,987.20 = 114,646.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,139.83x = 289,987.20 × 114,646.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,139.83x = 33,246,017,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,246,017,524.80/210,139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,209.02

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