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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,910.80, 291,061.08 and 115,417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,910.80, 291,061.08 and 115,417.20 is: 159,278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,910.80 : 291,061.08 = 115,417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,910.80/291,061.08 = 115,417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,910.80x = 291,061.08 × 115,417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,910.80x = 33,593,454,882.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,593,454,882.58/210,910.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,278.02

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