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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,056, 209,843.76 and 84,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,056, 209,843.76 and 84,988 is: 117,287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,056 : 209,843.76 = 84,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,056/209,843.76 = 84,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,056x = 209,843.76 × 84,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,056x = 17,834,201,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834,201,474.88/152,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,287.06

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