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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,837.36, 290,954.52 and 115,342.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,837.36, 290,954.52 and 115,342.32 is: 159,171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,837.36 : 290,954.52 = 115,342.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,837.36/290,954.52 = 115,342.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,837.36x = 290,954.52 × 115,342.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,837.36x = 33,559,369,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,559,369,351.29/210,837.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,171.83

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