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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,246.08, 208,717.56 and 84,178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,246.08, 208,717.56 and 84,178.08 is: 116,164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,246.08 : 208,717.56 = 84,178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,246.08/208,717.56 = 84,178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,246.08x = 208,717.56 × 84,178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,246.08x = 17,569,443,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569,443,463.08/151,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,164.62

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