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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,566.72, 209,137.92 and 84,499.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,566.72, 209,137.92 and 84,499.20 is: 116,595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,566.72 : 209,137.92 = 84,499.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,566.72/209,137.92 = 84,499.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,566.72x = 209,137.92 × 84,499.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,566.72x = 17,671,986,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671,986,929.66/151,566.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,595.43

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