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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,173.92, 290,040.84 and 114,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,173.92, 290,040.84 and 114,682.60 is: 158,262.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,173.92 : 290,040.84 = 114,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,173.92/290,040.84 = 114,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,173.92x = 290,040.84 × 114,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,173.92x = 33,262,637,637.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,262,637,637.38/210,173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,262.44

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