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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,014, 209,792.28 and 84,958.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,014, 209,792.28 and 84,958.96 is: 117,250.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,014 : 209,792.28 = 84,958.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,014/209,792.28 = 84,958.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,014x = 209,792.28 × 84,958.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,014x = 17,823,733,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823,733,924.83/152,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,250.61

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