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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,184.40, 290,049 and 114,692.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,184.40, 290,049 and 114,692.24 is: 158,272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,184.40 : 290,049 = 114,692.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,184.40/290,049 = 114,692.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,184.40x = 290,049 × 114,692.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,184.40x = 33,266,369,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,266,369,519.76/210,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,272.31

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