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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,739.56, 209,407.14 and 84,671.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,739.56, 209,407.14 and 84,671.56 is: 116,850.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,739.56 : 209,407.14 = 84,671.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,739.56/209,407.14 = 84,671.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,739.56x = 209,407.14 × 84,671.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,739.56x = 17,730,829,218.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,730,829,218.94/151,739.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,850.41

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