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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,171.93, 209,997.10 and 85,103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,171.93, 209,997.10 and 85,103.93 is: 117,443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,171.93 : 209,997.10 = 85,103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,171.93/209,997.10 = 85,103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,171.93x = 209,997.10 × 85,103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,171.93x = 17,871,578,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,871,578,498.60/152,171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,443.33

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