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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,389, 208,916.82 and 84,325.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,389, 208,916.82 and 84,325.32 is: 116,368.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,389 : 208,916.82 = 84,325.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,389/208,916.82 = 84,325.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,389x = 208,916.82 × 84,325.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,389x = 17,616,977,699.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,616,977,699.88/151,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,368.94

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