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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,640.48, 290,516.53 and 159,129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,640.48, 290,516.53 and 159,129.34 is: 219,472.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,640.48 : 290,516.53 = 159,129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,640.48/290,516.53 = 159,129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,640.48x = 290,516.53 × 159,129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,640.48x = 46,229,703,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,229,703,677.99/210,640.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,472.08

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