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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,971.58, 209,720.37 and 84,903.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,971.58, 209,720.37 and 84,903.58 is: 117,166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,971.58 : 209,720.37 = 84,903.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,971.58/209,720.37 = 84,903.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,971.58x = 209,720.37 × 84,903.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,971.58x = 17,806,010,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806,010,211.92/151,971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,166.71

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