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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,061.57, 209,843.73 and 84,081.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,061.57, 209,843.73 and 84,081.51 is: 116,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,061.57 : 209,843.73 = 84,081.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,061.57/209,843.73 = 84,081.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,061.57x = 209,843.73 × 84,081.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,061.57x = 17,643,977,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,643,977,682.43/152,061.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,031.80

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