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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,986.98, 209,735.49 and 84,000.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,986.98, 209,735.49 and 84,000.44 is: 115,916.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,986.98 : 209,735.49 = 84,000.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,986.98/209,735.49 = 84,000.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,986.98x = 209,735.49 × 84,000.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,986.98x = 17,617,873,443.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,617,873,443.62/151,986.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,916.99

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