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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,195.40, 209,901.60 and 114,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,195.40, 209,901.60 and 114,044.40 is: 157,285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,195.40 : 209,901.60 = 114,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,195.40/209,901.60 = 114,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,195.40x = 209,901.60 × 114,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,195.40x = 23,938,102,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,938,102,031.04/152,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,285.32

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