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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,178.59, 290,044.03 and 114,686.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,178.59, 290,044.03 and 114,686.88 is: 158,266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,178.59 : 290,044.03 = 114,686.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,178.59/290,044.03 = 114,686.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,178.59x = 290,044.03 × 114,686.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,178.59x = 33,264,244,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,264,244,863.33/210,178.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,266.57

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