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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,782, 209,459.16 and 84,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,782, 209,459.16 and 84,714 is: 116,905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,782 : 209,459.16 = 84,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,782/209,459.16 = 84,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,782x = 209,459.16 × 84,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,782x = 17,744,123,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,744,123,280.24/151,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,905.32

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