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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,965, 204,199.88 and 84,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,965, 204,199.88 and 84,290.60 is: 116,325.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,965 : 204,199.88 = 84,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,965/204,199.88 = 84,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,965x = 204,199.88 × 84,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,965x = 17,212,130,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212,130,405.13/147,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,325.69

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