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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,947, 209,686.86 and 84,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,947, 209,686.86 and 84,879 is: 117,133.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,947 : 209,686.86 = 84,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,947/209,686.86 = 84,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,947x = 209,686.86 × 84,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,947x = 17,798,010,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,798,010,989.94/151,947
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,133.02

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