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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,942.26, 291,098.60 and 115,448.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,942.26, 291,098.60 and 115,448.72 is: 159,318.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,942.26 : 291,098.60 = 115,448.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,942.26/291,098.60 = 115,448.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,942.26x = 291,098.60 × 115,448.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,942.26x = 33,606,960,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,606,960,914.29/210,942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,318.30

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