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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,303.07, 158,688.42 and 110,881.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,303.07, 158,688.42 and 110,881.63 is: 153,938.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,303.07 : 158,688.42 = 110,881.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,303.07/158,688.42 = 110,881.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,303.07x = 158,688.42 × 110,881.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,303.07x = 17,595,630,671.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,595,630,671.72/114,303.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,938.39

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