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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,543.41, 290,557.08 and 115,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,543.41, 290,557.08 and 115,056.26 is: 158,781.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,543.41 : 290,557.08 = 115,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,543.41/290,557.08 = 115,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,543.41x = 290,557.08 × 115,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,543.41x = 33,430,410,941.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,430,410,941.32/210,543.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,781.56

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