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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,270.96, 290,178 and 114,786

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,270.96, 290,178 and 114,786 is: 158,406.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,270.96 : 290,178 = 114,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,270.96/290,178 = 114,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,270.96x = 290,178 × 114,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,270.96x = 33,308,371,908
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,308,371,908/210,270.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,406.90

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