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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,170.56, 290,029.76 and 114,677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,170.56, 290,029.76 and 114,677.20 is: 158,251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,170.56 : 290,029.76 = 114,677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,170.56/290,029.76 = 114,677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,170.56x = 290,029.76 × 114,677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,170.56x = 33,259,800,793.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,259,800,793.47/210,170.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,251.47

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