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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,930.32, 204,093.90 and 84,222.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,930.32, 204,093.90 and 84,222.98 is: 116,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,930.32 : 204,093.90 = 84,222.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,930.32/204,093.90 = 84,222.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,930.32x = 204,093.90 × 84,222.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,930.32x = 17,189,396,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,189,396,457.82/147,930.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,199.28

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