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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,172.56, 210,054.60 and 114,555.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,172.56, 210,054.60 and 114,555.92 is: 158,129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,172.56 : 210,054.60 = 114,555.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,172.56/210,054.60 = 114,555.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,172.56x = 210,054.60 × 114,555.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,172.56x = 24,062,997,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,062,997,953.23/152,172.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,129.68

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