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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,998.32, 209,752.44 and 84,015.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,998.32, 209,752.44 and 84,015.43 is: 115,938.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,998.32 : 209,752.44 = 84,015.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,998.32/209,752.44 = 84,015.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,998.32x = 209,752.44 × 84,015.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,998.32x = 17,622,440,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,622,440,600.71/151,998.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,938.39

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