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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110,255.48, 152,238.26 and 84,721.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110,255.48, 152,238.26 and 84,721.59 is: 116,981.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110,255.48 : 152,238.26 = 84,721.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110,255.48/152,238.26 = 84,721.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110,255.48x = 152,238.26 × 84,721.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110,255.48x = 12,897,867,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,897,867,234.23/110,255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,981.65

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