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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,165.24, 209,969.52 and 84,173.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,165.24, 209,969.52 and 84,173.12 is: 116,148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,165.24 : 209,969.52 = 84,173.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,165.24/209,969.52 = 84,173.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,165.24x = 209,969.52 × 84,173.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,165.24x = 17,673,789,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,789,603.30/152,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,148.67

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