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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,973, 209,722.82 and 84,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,973, 209,722.82 and 84,905 is: 117,168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,973 : 209,722.82 = 84,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,973/209,722.82 = 84,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,973x = 209,722.82 × 84,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,973x = 17,806,516,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,806,516,032.10/151,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,168.94

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