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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,163.24, 209,966.76 and 84,171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,163.24, 209,966.76 and 84,171.12 is: 116,145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,163.24 : 209,966.76 = 84,171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,163.24/209,966.76 = 84,171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,163.24x = 209,966.76 × 84,171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,163.24x = 17,673,137,351.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,137,351.97/152,163.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,145.91

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