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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,726.29, 158,278.05 and 84,583.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,726.29, 158,278.05 and 84,583.26 is: 116,692.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,726.29 : 158,278.05 = 84,583.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,726.29/158,278.05 = 84,583.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,726.29x = 158,278.05 × 84,583.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,726.29x = 13,387,673,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,387,673,455.44/114,726.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,692.29

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