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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,997.58, 209,743.56 and 84,014.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,997.58, 209,743.56 and 84,014.82 is: 115,933.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,997.58 : 209,743.56 = 84,014.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,997.58/209,743.56 = 84,014.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,997.58x = 209,743.56 × 84,014.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,997.58x = 17,621,567,439.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,621,567,439.56/151,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,933.21

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