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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,865.08, 204,064.44 and 84,206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,865.08, 204,064.44 and 84,206.96 is: 116,211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,865.08 : 204,064.44 = 84,206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,865.08/204,064.44 = 84,206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,865.08x = 204,064.44 × 84,206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,865.08x = 17,183,646,136.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,183,646,136.50/147,865.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,211.66

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