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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106,921, 147,380.98 and 84,224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106,921, 147,380.98 and 84,224.08 is: 116,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106,921 : 147,380.98 = 84,224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106,921/147,380.98 = 84,224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106,921x = 147,380.98 × 84,224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106,921x = 12,413,027,450.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413,027,450.00/106,921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,095.32

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