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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,224.98, 210,066.17 and 84,244.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,224.98, 210,066.17 and 84,244.79 is: 116,255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,224.98 : 210,066.17 = 84,244.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,224.98/210,066.17 = 84,244.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,224.98x = 210,066.17 × 84,244.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,224.98x = 17,696,978,906.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,696,978,906.20/152,224.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,255.42

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