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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,856.10, 290,982.12 and 115,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,856.10, 290,982.12 and 115,362.50 is: 159,200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,856.10 : 290,982.12 = 115,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,856.10/290,982.12 = 115,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,856.10x = 290,982.12 × 115,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,856.10x = 33,568,424,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,568,424,818.50/210,856.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,200.63

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