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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,533.15, 217,577.24 and 114,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,533.15, 217,577.24 and 114,704.20 is: 158,423.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,533.15 : 217,577.24 = 114,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,533.15/217,577.24 = 114,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,533.15x = 217,577.24 × 114,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,533.15x = 24,957,023,381.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,957,023,381.00/157,533.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,423.94

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