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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153,977.70, 230,966.55 and 112,505.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153,977.70, 230,966.55 and 112,505.70 is: 168,758.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153,977.70 : 230,966.55 = 112,505.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153,977.70/230,966.55 = 112,505.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153,977.70x = 230,966.55 × 112,505.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153,977.70x = 25,985,053,384.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,985,053,384.34/153,977.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,758.55

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