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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,540.89, 290,553.59 and 115,053.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,540.89, 290,553.59 and 115,053.75 is: 158,778.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,540.89 : 290,553.59 = 115,053.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,540.89/290,553.59 = 115,053.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,540.89x = 290,553.59 × 115,053.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,540.89x = 33,429,280,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,429,280,393.10/210,540.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,778.09

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