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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,148.52, 290,005.92 and 114,657.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,148.52, 290,005.92 and 114,657.20 is: 158,227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,148.52 : 290,005.92 = 114,657.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,148.52/290,005.92 = 114,657.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,148.52x = 290,005.92 × 114,657.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,148.52x = 33,251,266,770.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,251,266,770.62/210,148.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,227.46

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