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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,175.24, 209,997.90 and 84,190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,175.24, 209,997.90 and 84,190.44 is: 116,180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,175.24 : 209,997.90 = 84,190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,175.24/209,997.90 = 84,190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,175.24x = 209,997.90 × 84,190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,175.24x = 17,679,815,600.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679,815,600.08/152,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,180.63

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