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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,460.53, 290,441.91 and 114,973.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,460.53, 290,441.91 and 114,973.37 is: 158,666.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,460.53 : 290,441.91 = 114,973.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,460.53/290,441.91 = 114,973.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,460.53x = 290,441.91 × 114,973.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,460.53x = 33,393,085,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,393,085,181.94/210,460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,666.74

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