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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,238.79, 210,068.73 and 87,684.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,238.79, 210,068.73 and 87,684.02 is: 120,991.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,238.79 : 210,068.73 = 87,684.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,238.79/210,068.73 = 87,684.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,238.79x = 210,068.73 × 87,684.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,238.79x = 18,419,669,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,419,669,672.35/152,238.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120,991.96

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