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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,016.21, 209,782.67 and 84,948.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,016.21, 209,782.67 and 84,948.21 is: 117,228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,016.21 : 209,782.67 = 84,948.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,016.21/209,782.67 = 84,948.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,016.21x = 209,782.67 × 84,948.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,016.21x = 17,820,661,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820,661,880.78/152,016.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,228.69

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