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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,511.62, 211,831.65 and 113,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,511.62, 211,831.65 and 113,247.72 is: 156,271.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,511.62 : 211,831.65 = 113,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,511.62/211,831.65 = 113,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,511.62x = 211,831.65 × 113,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,511.62x = 23,989,451,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,989,451,386.34/153,511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,271.24

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