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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,957.44, 291,120.20 and 114,161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,957.44, 291,120.20 and 114,161.22 is: 157,541.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,957.44 : 291,120.20 = 114,161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,957.44/291,120.20 = 114,161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,957.44x = 291,120.20 × 114,161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,957.44x = 33,234,637,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,234,637,198.64/210,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,541.91

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