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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,311.56, 290,230.50 and 114,819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,311.56, 290,230.50 and 114,819.04 is: 158,450.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,311.56 : 290,230.50 = 114,819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,311.56/290,230.50 = 114,819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,311.56x = 290,230.50 × 114,819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,311.56x = 33,323,987,388.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,323,987,388.72/210,311.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,450.57

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