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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,783.96, 210,714.69 and 114,628.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,783.96, 210,714.69 and 114,628.18 is: 158,091.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,783.96 : 210,714.69 = 114,628.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,783.96/210,714.69 = 114,628.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,783.96x = 210,714.69 × 114,628.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,783.96x = 24,153,840,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,153,840,887.18/152,783.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,091.47

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