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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,317.28, 210,197.82 and 85,249.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,317.28, 210,197.82 and 85,249.28 is: 117,643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,317.28 : 210,197.82 = 85,249.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,317.28/210,197.82 = 85,249.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,317.28x = 210,197.82 × 85,249.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,317.28x = 17,919,212,812.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,919,212,812.57/152,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117,643.99

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