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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,059.15, 211,278.93 and 114,928.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,059.15, 211,278.93 and 114,928.85 is: 158,644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,059.15 : 211,278.93 = 114,928.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,059.15/211,278.93 = 114,928.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,059.15x = 211,278.93 × 114,928.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,059.15x = 24,282,044,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,282,044,454.13/153,059.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,644.84

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