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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,159.91, 209,853.26 and 114,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,159.91, 209,853.26 and 114,009.06 is: 157,237.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,159.91 : 209,853.26 = 114,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,159.91/209,853.26 = 114,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,159.91x = 209,853.26 × 114,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,159.91x = 23,925,172,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,925,172,340.49/152,159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,237.03

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