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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,285.88, 290,200.98 and 114,798.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,285.88, 290,200.98 and 114,798.76 is: 158,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,285.88 : 290,200.98 = 114,798.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,285.88/290,200.98 = 114,798.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,285.88x = 290,200.98 × 114,798.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,285.88x = 33,314,712,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,314,712,654.78/210,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,425.82

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