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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,507.89, 209,081.93 and 84,444.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,507.89, 209,081.93 and 84,444.21 is: 116,533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,507.89 : 209,081.93 = 84,444.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,507.89/209,081.93 = 84,444.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,507.89x = 209,081.93 × 84,444.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,507.89x = 17,655,757,981.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,655,757,981.90/151,507.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,533.59

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