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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,234.59, 210,284.54 and 116,861.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,234.59, 210,284.54 and 116,861.71 is: 161,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,234.59 : 210,284.54 = 116,861.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,234.59/210,284.54 = 116,861.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,234.59x = 210,284.54 × 116,861.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,234.59x = 24,574,210,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,574,210,346.65/152,234.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,423.30

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