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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,495.64, 290,480.34 and 114,999.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,495.64, 290,480.34 and 114,999.88 is: 158,697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,495.64 : 290,480.34 = 114,999.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,495.64/290,480.34 = 114,999.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,495.64x = 290,480.34 × 114,999.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,495.64x = 33,405,204,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,405,204,242.36/210,495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,697.84

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