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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116,246.94, 159,372.62 and 114,147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116,246.94, 159,372.62 and 114,147.42 is: 156,494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116,246.94 : 159,372.62 = 114,147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116,246.94/159,372.62 = 114,147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116,246.94x = 159,372.62 × 114,147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116,246.94x = 18,191,972,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,191,972,820.90/116,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,494.21

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