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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,557.08, 214,604.91 and 115,369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,557.08, 214,604.91 and 115,369.74 is: 159,162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,557.08 : 214,604.91 = 115,369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,557.08/214,604.91 = 115,369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,557.08x = 214,604.91 × 115,369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,557.08x = 24,758,912,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,758,912,669.42/155,557.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,162.88

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