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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,674.15, 217,771.34 and 114,844.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,674.15, 217,771.34 and 114,844.46 is: 158,617.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,674.15 : 217,771.34 = 114,844.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,674.15/217,771.34 = 114,844.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,674.15x = 217,771.34 × 114,844.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,674.15x = 25,009,830,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,009,830,282.70/157,674.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,617.19

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