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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,083.70, 209,867.73 and 85,015.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,083.70, 209,867.73 and 85,015.70 is: 117,317.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,083.70 : 209,867.73 = 85,015.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,083.70/209,867.73 = 85,015.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,083.70x = 209,867.73 × 85,015.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,083.70x = 17,842,051,973.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,842,051,973.36/152,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,317.32

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