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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,235.59, 210,285.92 and 116,862.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,235.59, 210,285.92 and 116,862.71 is: 161,424.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,235.59 : 210,285.92 = 116,862.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,235.59/210,285.92 = 116,862.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,235.59x = 210,285.92 × 116,862.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,235.59x = 24,574,582,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,574,582,486.04/152,235.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,424.69

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