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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,869.55, 291,002.09 and 115,380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,869.55, 291,002.09 and 115,380.27 is: 159,225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,869.55 : 291,002.09 = 115,380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,869.55/291,002.09 = 115,380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,869.55x = 291,002.09 × 115,380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,869.55x = 33,575,899,137.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,575,899,137.86/210,869.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,225.92

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