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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,654, 209,282.52 and 84,586

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,654, 209,282.52 and 84,586 is: 116,728.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,654 : 209,282.52 = 84,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,654/209,282.52 = 84,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,654x = 209,282.52 × 84,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,654x = 17,702,371,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,702,371,236.72/151,654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,728.68

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