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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,479.46, 210,404.59 and 84,479.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,479.46, 210,404.59 and 84,479.46 is: 116,572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,479.46 : 210,404.59 = 84,479.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,479.46/210,404.59 = 84,479.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,479.46x = 210,404.59 × 84,479.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,479.46x = 17,774,865,144.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774,865,144.51/152,479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,572.19

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