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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,854.89, 204,039.55 and 84,192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,854.89, 204,039.55 and 84,192.69 is: 116,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,854.89 : 204,039.55 = 84,192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,854.89/204,039.55 = 84,192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,854.89x = 204,039.55 × 84,192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,854.89x = 17,178,638,580.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,178,638,580.89/147,854.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,185.80

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