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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113,016.16, 155,902.83 and 86,111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113,016.16, 155,902.83 and 86,111.94 is: 118,789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113,016.16 : 155,902.83 = 86,111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113,016.16/155,902.83 = 86,111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113,016.16x = 155,902.83 × 86,111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113,016.16x = 13,425,095,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,425,095,404.51/113,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,789.16

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