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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,348.43, 290,279.69 and 114,854.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,348.43, 290,279.69 and 114,854.44 is: 158,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,348.43 : 290,279.69 = 114,854.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,348.43/290,279.69 = 114,854.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,348.43x = 290,279.69 × 114,854.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,348.43x = 33,339,911,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,339,911,238.32/210,348.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,498.50

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