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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,886.40, 291,029.76 and 115,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,886.40, 291,029.76 and 115,397.12 is: 159,251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,886.40 : 291,029.76 = 115,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,886.40/291,029.76 = 115,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,886.40x = 291,029.76 × 115,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,886.40x = 33,583,996,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,583,996,138.29/210,886.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,251.60

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