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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115,973.48, 158,844.24 and 109,164.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115,973.48, 158,844.24 and 109,164.62 is: 149,518.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115,973.48 : 158,844.24 = 109,164.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115,973.48/158,844.24 = 109,164.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115,973.48x = 158,844.24 × 109,164.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115,973.48x = 17,340,170,552.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,340,170,552.97/115,973.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,518.41

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