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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,723.16, 209,377.83 and 84,655.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,723.16, 209,377.83 and 84,655.16 is: 116,824.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,723.16 : 209,377.83 = 84,655.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,723.16/209,377.83 = 84,655.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,723.16x = 209,377.83 × 84,655.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,723.16x = 17,724,913,699.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,724,913,699.10/151,723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,824.05

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