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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,927.34, 211,238.19 and 116,406.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,927.34, 211,238.19 and 116,406.87 is: 160,792.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,927.34 : 211,238.19 = 116,406.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,927.34/211,238.19 = 116,406.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,927.34x = 211,238.19 × 116,406.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,927.34x = 24,589,576,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,589,576,522.37/152,927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,792.55

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