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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,982, 211,056 and 112,791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,982, 211,056 and 112,791.12 is: 155,608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,982 : 211,056 = 112,791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,982/211,056 = 112,791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,982x = 211,056 × 112,791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,982x = 23,805,242,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,805,242,622.72/152,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,608.13

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