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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,171.82, 210,003.30 and 84,187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,171.82, 210,003.30 and 84,187.62 is: 116,182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,171.82 : 210,003.30 = 84,187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,171.82/210,003.30 = 84,187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,171.82x = 210,003.30 × 84,187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,171.82x = 17,679,678,019.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679,678,019.15/152,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,182.34

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