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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,223.70, 210,068.41 and 85,155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,223.70, 210,068.41 and 85,155.70 is: 117,514.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,223.70 : 210,068.41 = 85,155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,223.70/210,068.41 = 85,155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,223.70x = 210,068.41 × 85,155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,223.70x = 17,888,522,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,888,522,501.44/152,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,514.70

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