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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,427.51, 210,328.89 and 84,427.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,427.51, 210,328.89 and 84,427.61 is: 116,498.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,427.51 : 210,328.89 = 84,427.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,427.51/210,328.89 = 84,427.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,427.51x = 210,328.89 × 84,427.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,427.51x = 17,757,564,445.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,757,564,445.01/152,427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,498.42

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