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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,974.94, 211,046.37 and 112,784.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,974.94, 211,046.37 and 112,784.18 is: 155,598.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,974.94 : 211,046.37 = 112,784.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,974.94/211,046.37 = 112,784.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,974.94x = 211,046.37 × 112,784.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,974.94x = 23,802,691,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,802,691,782.43/152,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,598.63

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