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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,714.88, 290,797.34 and 115,220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,714.88, 290,797.34 and 115,220.56 is: 159,010.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,714.88 : 290,797.34 = 115,220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,714.88/290,797.34 = 115,220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,714.88x = 290,797.34 × 115,220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,714.88x = 33,505,832,361.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,505,832,361.31/210,714.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,010.28

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