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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,656, 209,291.76 and 84,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,656, 209,291.76 and 84,588 is: 116,735.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,656 : 209,291.76 = 84,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,656/209,291.76 = 84,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,656x = 209,291.76 × 84,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,656x = 17,703,571,394.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,703,571,394.88/151,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,735.05

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