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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,530.43, 230,014.97 and 111,305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,530.43, 230,014.97 and 111,305.94 is: 166,755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,530.43 : 230,014.97 = 111,305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,530.43/230,014.97 = 111,305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,530.43x = 230,014.97 × 111,305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,530.43x = 25,602,032,449.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,602,032,449.92/153,530.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,755.43

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