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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,058.15, 211,277.55 and 114,927.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,058.15, 211,277.55 and 114,927.85 is: 158,643.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,058.15 : 211,277.55 = 114,927.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,058.15/211,277.55 = 114,927.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,058.15x = 211,277.55 × 114,927.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,058.15x = 24,281,672,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,281,672,943.74/153,058.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,643.46

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