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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,425.87, 210,344.99 and 84,442.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,425.87, 210,344.99 and 84,442.64 is: 116,529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,425.87 : 210,344.99 = 84,442.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,425.87/210,344.99 = 84,442.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,425.87x = 210,344.99 × 84,442.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,425.87x = 17,762,084,792.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762,084,792.44/152,425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,529.33

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