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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,055.24, 209,827.71 and 84,068.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,055.24, 209,827.71 and 84,068.25 is: 116,009.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,055.24 : 209,827.71 = 84,068.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,055.24/209,827.71 = 84,068.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,055.24x = 209,827.71 × 84,068.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,055.24x = 17,639,848,381.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,639,848,381.21/152,055.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,009.47

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