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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,926.52, 204,127.56 and 84,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,926.52, 204,127.56 and 84,251.88 is: 116,261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,926.52 : 204,127.56 = 84,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,926.52/204,127.56 = 84,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,926.52x = 204,127.56 × 84,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,926.52x = 17,198,130,689.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,198,130,689.81/147,926.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,261.31

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