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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,511.12, 290,496.81 and 115,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,511.12, 290,496.81 and 115,021.12 is: 158,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,511.12 : 290,496.81 = 115,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,511.12/290,496.81 = 115,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,511.12x = 290,496.81 × 115,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,511.12x = 33,413,268,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413,268,442.63/210,511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,724.48

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