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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,170.23, 290,060 and 119,539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,170.23, 290,060 and 119,539.87 is: 164,979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,170.23 : 290,060 = 119,539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,170.23/290,060 = 119,539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,170.23x = 290,060 × 119,539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,170.23x = 34,673,734,692.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,673,734,692.20/210,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,979.29

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