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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,050.23, 209,820.83 and 84,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,050.23, 209,820.83 and 84,063.24 is: 116,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,050.23 : 209,820.83 = 84,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,050.23/209,820.83 = 84,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,050.23x = 209,820.83 × 84,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,050.23x = 17,638,217,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,638,217,740.19/152,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,002.58

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