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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,526.08, 290,438.40 and 137,908.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,526.08, 290,438.40 and 137,908.32 is: 190,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,526.08 : 290,438.40 = 137,908.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,526.08/290,438.40 = 137,908.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,526.08x = 290,438.40 × 137,908.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,526.08x = 40,053,871,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,053,871,807.49/210,526.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,256.10

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