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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,024.42, 209,685.03 and 116,152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,024.42, 209,685.03 and 116,152.36 is: 160,207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,024.42 : 209,685.03 = 116,152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,024.42/209,685.03 = 116,152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,024.42x = 209,685.03 × 116,152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,024.42x = 24,355,411,091.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,355,411,091.17/152,024.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,207.23

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