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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,157.96, 159,254.32 and 114,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,157.96, 159,254.32 and 114,058.44 is: 156,375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,157.96 : 159,254.32 = 114,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,157.96/159,254.32 = 114,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,157.96x = 159,254.32 × 114,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,157.96x = 18,164,299,302.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,164,299,302.46/116,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,375.85

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