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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,314, 208,814.76 and 84,247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,314, 208,814.76 and 84,247.44 is: 116,262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,314 : 208,814.76 = 84,247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,314/208,814.76 = 84,247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,314x = 208,814.76 × 84,247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,314x = 17,592,108,964.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,592,108,964.21/151,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,262.27

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