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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,357.56, 290,293.41 and 114,864.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,357.56, 290,293.41 and 114,864.32 is: 158,512.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,357.56 : 290,293.41 = 114,864.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,357.56/290,293.41 = 114,864.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,357.56x = 290,293.41 × 114,864.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,357.56x = 33,344,355,140.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,344,355,140.13/210,357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,512.75

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