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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,057.65, 211,276.85 and 114,927.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,057.65, 211,276.85 and 114,927.35 is: 158,642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,057.65 : 211,276.85 = 114,927.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,057.65/211,276.85 = 114,927.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,057.65x = 211,276.85 × 114,927.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,057.65x = 24,281,487,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,281,487,717.78/153,057.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,642.76

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