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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,256.70, 290,122.86 and 118,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,256.70, 290,122.86 and 118,362.72 is: 163,322.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,256.70 : 290,122.86 = 118,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,256.70/290,122.86 = 118,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,256.70x = 290,122.86 × 118,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,256.70x = 34,339,730,743.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,339,730,743.66/210,256.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,322.89

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