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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,239.05, 210,092.52 and 84,261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,239.05, 210,092.52 and 84,261.63 is: 116,282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,239.05 : 210,092.52 = 84,261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,239.05/210,092.52 = 84,261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,239.05x = 210,092.52 × 84,261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,239.05x = 17,702,738,186.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,702,738,186.01/152,239.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,282.51

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