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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,462.51, 290,437.11 and 114,968.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,462.51, 290,437.11 and 114,968.52 is: 158,655.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,462.51 : 290,437.11 = 114,968.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,462.51/290,437.11 = 114,968.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,462.51x = 290,437.11 × 114,968.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,462.51x = 33,391,124,689.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,391,124,689.78/210,462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,655.93

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