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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,154.99, 209,971.71 and 84,170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,154.99, 209,971.71 and 84,170.34 is: 116,153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,154.99 : 209,971.71 = 84,170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,154.99/209,971.71 = 84,170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,154.99x = 209,971.71 × 84,170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,154.99x = 17,673,390,221.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,390,221.08/152,154.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,153.87

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