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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,042.67, 209,802.83 and 84,048.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,042.67, 209,802.83 and 84,048.71 is: 115,978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,042.67 : 209,802.83 = 84,048.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,042.67/209,802.83 = 84,048.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,042.67x = 209,802.83 × 84,048.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,042.67x = 17,633,655,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,633,655,746.59/152,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,978.34

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