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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,487.46, 158,215.16 and 111,169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,487.46, 158,215.16 and 111,169.95 is: 152,300.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,487.46 : 158,215.16 = 111,169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,487.46/158,215.16 = 111,169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,487.46x = 158,215.16 × 111,169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,487.46x = 17,588,770,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,588,770,870.59/115,487.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,300.27

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