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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,204.72, 290,088.63 and 114,717.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,204.72, 290,088.63 and 114,717.56 is: 158,313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,204.72 : 290,088.63 = 114,717.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,204.72/290,088.63 = 114,717.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,204.72x = 290,088.63 × 114,717.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,204.72x = 33,278,258,366.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,278,258,366.90/210,204.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,313.56

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