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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,214.30, 210,052.59 and 84,231.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,214.30, 210,052.59 and 84,231.23 is: 116,237.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,214.30 : 210,052.59 = 84,231.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,214.30/210,052.59 = 84,231.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,214.30x = 210,052.59 × 84,231.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,214.30x = 17,692,988,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,692,988,309.60/152,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,237.36

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