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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,643, 209,267.34 and 84,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,643, 209,267.34 and 84,575 is: 116,713.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,643 : 209,267.34 = 84,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,643/209,267.34 = 84,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,643x = 209,267.34 × 84,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,643x = 17,698,785,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,698,785,280.50/151,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,713.50

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