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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,852, 209,568.72 and 84,796.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,852, 209,568.72 and 84,796.96 is: 117,027.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,852 : 209,568.72 = 84,796.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,852/209,568.72 = 84,796.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,852x = 209,568.72 × 84,796.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,852x = 17,770,790,367.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,770,790,367.09/151,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,027.04

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