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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,332.16, 290,255.76 and 114,837.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,332.16, 290,255.76 and 114,837.84 is: 158,474.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,332.16 : 290,255.76 = 114,837.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,332.16/290,255.76 = 114,837.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,332.16x = 290,255.76 × 114,837.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,332.16x = 33,332,344,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332,344,525.96/210,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,474.79

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