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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,472.51, 210,612.69 and 117,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,472.51, 210,612.69 and 117,099.59 is: 161,751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,472.51 : 210,612.69 = 117,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,472.51/210,612.69 = 117,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,472.51x = 210,612.69 × 117,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,472.51x = 24,662,658,594.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,662,658,594.73/152,472.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161,751.51

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