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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,028.10, 209,797.37 and 84,049.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,028.10, 209,797.37 and 84,049.30 is: 115,987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,028.10 : 209,797.37 = 84,049.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,028.10/209,797.37 = 84,049.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,028.10x = 209,797.37 × 84,049.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,028.10x = 17,633,322,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633,322,090.34/152,028.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,987.26

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