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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,675.15, 217,772.72 and 114,845.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,675.15, 217,772.72 and 114,845.46 is: 158,618.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,675.15 : 217,772.72 = 114,845.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,675.15/217,772.72 = 114,845.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,675.15x = 217,772.72 × 114,845.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,675.15x = 25,010,208,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,010,208,203.85/157,675.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,618.58

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