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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111,953.77, 154,332.98 and 85,049.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 111,953.77, 154,332.98 and 85,049.57 is: 117,244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111,953.77 : 154,332.98 = 85,049.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111,953.77/154,332.98 = 85,049.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111,953.77x = 154,332.98 × 85,049.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111,953.77x = 13,125,953,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,125,953,865.34/111,953.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,244.41

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