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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,185.15, 290,371.43 and 137,759.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,185.15, 290,371.43 and 137,759.91 is: 190,315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,185.15 : 290,371.43 = 137,759.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,185.15/290,371.43 = 137,759.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,185.15x = 290,371.43 × 137,759.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,185.15x = 40,001,541,318.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,001,541,318.88/210,185.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,315.74

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