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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,974.88, 291,145.12 and 115,480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,974.88, 291,145.12 and 115,480.72 is: 159,363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,974.88 : 291,145.12 = 115,480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,974.88/291,145.12 = 115,480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,974.88x = 291,145.12 × 115,480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,974.88x = 33,621,648,082.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,621,648,082.09/210,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,363.28

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