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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,038.71, 209,813.67 and 84,970.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,038.71, 209,813.67 and 84,970.71 is: 117,259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,038.71 : 209,813.67 = 84,970.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,038.71/209,813.67 = 84,970.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,038.71x = 209,813.67 × 84,970.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,038.71x = 17,828,016,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828,016,507.61/152,038.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,259.72

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