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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,169.09, 214,142.51 and 116,861.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,169.09, 214,142.51 and 116,861.06 is: 161,275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,169.09 : 214,142.51 = 116,861.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,169.09/214,142.51 = 116,861.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,169.09x = 214,142.51 × 116,861.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,169.09x = 25,024,921,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,024,921,537.17/155,169.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,275.17

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