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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121,659.67, 168,005.84 and 115,033.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121,659.67, 168,005.84 and 115,033.06 is: 158,854.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121,659.67 : 168,005.84 = 115,033.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121,659.67/168,005.84 = 115,033.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121,659.67x = 168,005.84 × 115,033.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121,659.67x = 19,326,225,873.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,326,225,873.07/121,659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,854.83

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