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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,319.38, 290,241.72 and 114,828.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,319.38, 290,241.72 and 114,828.24 is: 158,463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,319.38 : 290,241.72 = 114,828.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,319.38/290,241.72 = 114,828.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,319.38x = 290,241.72 × 114,828.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,319.38x = 33,327,945,882.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,327,945,882.17/210,319.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,463.50

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