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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,953.78, 211,017.33 and 112,763.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,953.78, 211,017.33 and 112,763.10 is: 155,569.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,953.78 : 211,017.33 = 112,763.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,953.78/211,017.33 = 112,763.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,953.78x = 211,017.33 × 112,763.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,953.78x = 23,794,966,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,794,966,665.62/152,953.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,569.66

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