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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,389.91, 290,339.15 and 114,896.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,389.91, 290,339.15 and 114,896.61 is: 158,557.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,389.91 : 290,339.15 = 114,896.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,389.91/290,339.15 = 114,896.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,389.91x = 290,339.15 × 114,896.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,389.91x = 33,358,983,510.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358,983,510.80/210,389.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,557.91

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