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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,140.52, 289,994.88 and 114,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,140.52, 289,994.88 and 114,649.20 is: 158,216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,140.52 : 289,994.88 = 114,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,140.52/289,994.88 = 114,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,140.52x = 289,994.88 × 114,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,140.52x = 33,247,680,996.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,247,680,996.10/210,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,216.42

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