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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,496.58, 290,489.46 and 115,009.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,496.58, 290,489.46 and 115,009.20 is: 158,714.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,496.58 : 290,489.46 = 115,009.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,496.58/290,489.46 = 115,009.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,496.58x = 290,489.46 × 115,009.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,496.58x = 33,408,960,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,408,960,403.03/210,496.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,714.98

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