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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,049.23, 209,819.45 and 84,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,049.23, 209,819.45 and 84,062.24 is: 116,001.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,049.23 : 209,819.45 = 84,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,049.23/209,819.45 = 84,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,049.23x = 209,819.45 × 84,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,049.23x = 17,637,892,123.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,637,892,123.63/152,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,001.20

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