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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,514.88, 290,507.14 and 115,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,514.88, 290,507.14 and 115,019.52 is: 158,725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,514.88 : 290,507.14 = 115,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,514.88/290,507.14 = 115,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,514.88x = 290,507.14 × 115,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,514.88x = 33,413,991,799.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413,991,799.37/210,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,725.09

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