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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,062.76, 209,842.50 and 85,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,062.76, 209,842.50 and 85,007.72 is: 117,308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,062.76 : 209,842.50 = 85,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,062.76/209,842.50 = 85,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,062.76x = 209,842.50 × 85,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,062.76x = 17,838,232,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,838,232,484.10/152,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,308.36

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