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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,168.18, 209,991.93 and 85,100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,168.18, 209,991.93 and 85,100.18 is: 117,438.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,168.18 : 209,991.93 = 85,100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,168.18/209,991.93 = 85,100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,168.18x = 209,991.93 × 85,100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,168.18x = 17,870,351,041.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870,351,041.55/152,168.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,438.16

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