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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145,913.91, 201,314.87 and 115,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145,913.91, 201,314.87 and 115,189.60 is: 158,925.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145,913.91 : 201,314.87 = 115,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145,913.91/201,314.87 = 115,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145,913.91x = 201,314.87 × 115,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145,913.91x = 23,189,379,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189,379,349.35/145,913.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,925.08

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