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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,412.92, 290,358.90 and 114,900.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,412.92, 290,358.90 and 114,900.96 is: 158,557.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,412.92 : 290,358.90 = 114,900.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,412.92/290,358.90 = 114,900.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,412.92x = 290,358.90 × 114,900.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,412.92x = 33,362,516,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,362,516,354.54/210,412.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,557.36

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