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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,966.23, 158,834.30 and 109,157.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,966.23, 158,834.30 and 109,157.37 is: 149,508.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,966.23 : 158,834.30 = 109,157.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,966.23/158,834.30 = 109,157.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,966.23x = 158,834.30 × 109,157.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,966.23x = 17,337,933,908.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,337,933,908.00/115,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,508.47

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