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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,168.45, 290,038.86 and 119,537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,168.45, 290,038.86 and 119,537.46 is: 164,965.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,168.45 : 290,038.86 = 119,537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,168.45/290,038.86 = 119,537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,168.45x = 290,038.86 × 119,537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,168.45x = 34,670,508,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,670,508,625.70/210,168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,965.33

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