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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,854.79, 290,979.27 and 115,361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,854.79, 290,979.27 and 115,361.87 is: 159,199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,854.79 : 290,979.27 = 115,361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,854.79/290,979.27 = 115,361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,854.79x = 290,979.27 × 115,361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,854.79x = 33,567,911,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,567,911,263.54/210,854.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,199.19

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