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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,158.96, 159,255.69 and 114,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,158.96, 159,255.69 and 114,059.44 is: 156,377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,158.96 : 159,255.69 = 114,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,158.96/159,255.69 = 114,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,158.96x = 159,255.69 × 114,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,158.96x = 18,164,614,818.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,164,614,818.21/116,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,377.22

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