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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,431, 208,979.10 and 84,367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,431, 208,979.10 and 84,367.32 is: 116,429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,431 : 208,979.10 = 84,367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,431/208,979.10 = 84,367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,431x = 208,979.10 × 84,367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,431x = 17,631,006,603.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,631,006,603.01/151,431
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,429.31

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