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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,459.12, 290,441.39 and 114,966.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,459.12, 290,441.39 and 114,966.46 is: 158,657.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,459.12 : 290,441.39 = 114,966.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,459.12/290,441.39 = 114,966.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,459.12x = 290,441.39 × 114,966.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,459.12x = 33,391,018,445.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,391,018,445.78/210,459.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,657.98

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