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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,488.46, 158,216.52 and 111,170.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,488.46, 158,216.52 and 111,170.95 is: 152,301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,488.46 : 158,216.52 = 111,170.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,488.46/158,216.52 = 111,170.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,488.46x = 158,216.52 × 111,170.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,488.46x = 17,589,080,834.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,589,080,834.09/115,488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,301.63

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