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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,297.24, 210,177.06 and 85,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,297.24, 210,177.06 and 85,229.24 is: 117,620.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,297.24 : 210,177.06 = 85,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,297.24/210,177.06 = 85,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,297.24x = 210,177.06 × 85,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,297.24x = 17,913,231,089.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913,231,089.23/152,297.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,620.20

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