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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,950.96, 204,157.68 and 84,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,950.96, 204,157.68 and 84,284.96 is: 116,304.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,950.96 : 204,157.68 = 84,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,950.96/204,157.68 = 84,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,950.96x = 204,157.68 × 84,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,950.96x = 17,207,421,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,207,421,892.49/147,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,304.90

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