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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,761.92, 290,850.81 and 113,965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,761.92, 290,850.81 and 113,965.12 is: 157,271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,761.92 : 290,850.81 = 113,965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,761.92/290,850.81 = 113,965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,761.92x = 290,850.81 × 113,965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,761.92x = 33,146,847,463.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,146,847,463.75/210,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,271.52

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