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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,515.43, 290,507.87 and 115,020.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,515.43, 290,507.87 and 115,020.08 is: 158,725.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,515.43 : 290,507.87 = 115,020.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,515.43/290,507.87 = 115,020.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,515.43x = 290,507.87 × 115,020.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,515.43x = 33,414,237,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,414,237,283.04/210,515.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,725.83

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