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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,341, 208,857.06 and 84,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,341, 208,857.06 and 84,273 is: 116,300.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,341 : 208,857.06 = 84,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,341/208,857.06 = 84,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,341x = 208,857.06 × 84,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,341x = 17,601,011,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,601,011,017.38/151,341
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,300.35

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