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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,226.32, 210,067.97 and 84,246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,226.32, 210,067.97 and 84,246.12 is: 116,257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,226.32 : 210,067.97 = 84,246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,226.32/210,067.97 = 84,246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,226.32x = 210,067.97 × 84,246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,226.32x = 17,697,410,987.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697,410,987.55/152,226.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,257.24

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