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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,838.16, 209,536.80 and 84,770.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,838.16, 209,536.80 and 84,770.16 is: 116,982.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,838.16 : 209,536.80 = 84,770.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,838.16/209,536.80 = 84,770.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,838.16x = 209,536.80 × 84,770.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,838.16x = 17,762,468,061.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762,468,061.89/151,838.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,982.90

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