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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,924.77, 230,887.16 and 112,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,924.77, 230,887.16 and 112,071.20 is: 168,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,924.77 : 230,887.16 = 112,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,924.77/230,887.16 = 112,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,924.77x = 230,887.16 × 112,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,924.77x = 25,875,799,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,875,799,371.00/153,924.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,106.80

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