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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,986.21, 209,751.83 and 84,001.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,986.21, 209,751.83 and 84,001.72 is: 115,928.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,986.21 : 209,751.83 = 84,001.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,986.21/209,751.83 = 84,001.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,986.21x = 209,751.83 × 84,001.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,986.21x = 17,619,514,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,619,514,650.34/151,986.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,928.38

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