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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,549.12, 290,557.44 and 115,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,549.12, 290,557.44 and 115,055.84 is: 158,776.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,549.12 : 290,557.44 = 115,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,549.12/290,557.44 = 115,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,549.12x = 290,557.44 × 115,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,549.12x = 33,430,330,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,430,330,327.45/210,549.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,776.87

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