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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,464.89, 290,437.90 and 114,969.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,464.89, 290,437.90 and 114,969.13 is: 158,655.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,464.89 : 290,437.90 = 114,969.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,464.89/290,437.90 = 114,969.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,464.89x = 290,437.90 × 114,969.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,464.89x = 33,391,392,682.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,391,392,682.03/210,464.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,655.41

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