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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,139.17, 209,935.88 and 84,145.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,139.17, 209,935.88 and 84,145.34 is: 116,111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,139.17 : 209,935.88 = 84,145.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,139.17/209,935.88 = 84,145.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,139.17x = 209,935.88 × 84,145.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,139.17x = 17,665,124,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665,124,530.39/152,139.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,111.62

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