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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,016.69, 158,711.91 and 84,818.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,016.69, 158,711.91 and 84,818.27 is: 117,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,016.69 : 158,711.91 = 84,818.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,016.69/158,711.91 = 84,818.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,016.69x = 158,711.91 × 84,818.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,016.69x = 13,461,669,713.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,461,669,713.31/115,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,041.01

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