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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,990.59, 209,740.50 and 84,004.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,990.59, 209,740.50 and 84,004.05 is: 115,921.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,990.59 : 209,740.50 = 84,004.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,990.59/209,740.50 = 84,004.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,990.59x = 209,740.50 × 84,004.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,990.59x = 17,619,051,449.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,619,051,449.03/151,990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,921.99

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