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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,314.26, 214,191.54 and 115,128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,314.26, 214,191.54 and 115,128.14 is: 158,771.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,314.26 : 214,191.54 = 115,128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,314.26/214,191.54 = 115,128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,314.26x = 214,191.54 × 115,128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,314.26x = 24,659,472,532.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,659,472,532.98/155,314.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,771.46

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