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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,275.52, 290,176.32 and 114,779.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,275.52, 290,176.32 and 114,779.68 is: 158,393.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,275.52 : 290,176.32 = 114,779.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,275.52/290,176.32 = 114,779.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,275.52x = 290,176.32 × 114,779.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,275.52x = 33,306,345,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,306,345,153.18/210,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,393.83

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