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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,101.44, 208,527.36 and 84,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,101.44, 208,527.36 and 84,032 is: 115,968.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,101.44 : 208,527.36 = 84,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,101.44/208,527.36 = 84,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,101.44x = 208,527.36 × 84,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,101.44x = 17,522,971,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,522,971,115.52/151,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,968.26

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