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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,264.48, 217,232.64 and 116,511.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,264.48, 217,232.64 and 116,511.34 is: 160,939.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,264.48 : 217,232.64 = 116,511.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,264.48/217,232.64 = 116,511.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,264.48x = 217,232.64 × 116,511.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,264.48x = 25,310,065,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,310,065,978.14/157,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,939.49

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