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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,805, 158,450.34 and 84,746.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,805, 158,450.34 and 84,746.44 is: 116,964.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,805 : 158,450.34 = 84,746.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,805/158,450.34 = 84,746.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,805x = 158,450.34 × 84,746.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,805x = 13,428,102,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,428,102,231.79/114,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,964.44

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